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2011 Map of Salmo Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Salmo Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Salmo Mountain Research Natural Area dominates this high-altitude landscape along the intersection of Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia. Centered on the massif of Salmo Mountain, the terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and drainage systems that serve as the headwaters for regional waterways. To the east, the Hughes Fork flows through the valley floor, while the central portion of the map is marked by the winding course of Sullivan Creek.

Access to the interior is largely limited to the Sullivan Creek Rd and a network of secondary forest routes, which navigate the steep ascents toward Little Snowy Top and Shedroof Mountain. The area around Gypsy Meadows provides a rare break in the vertical relief, serving as a landmark for those navigating the backcountry. This 2011 survey documents the preserved wilderness and the specific drainage patterns of Leola Creek and Bench Creek before they join the larger watershed.