2020 Map of Scott Creek

About this map

Scott Mountain Lookout and the Deadwood Lookout stand as prominent vantage points over this high-elevation landscape within the Boise National Forest. The topography is defined by the steep drainage systems of the Deadwood River and Scott Creek, which are fed by numerous tributaries such as Meadow Camp Creek, Sams Creek, and Nellies Basin Creek. The complex ridge-and-spur system is marked by features like Ninemile Spur and Six Mile Spur, illustrating the difficult terrain that once challenged early surveyors and forest rangers. This survey captures a moment in recent management of the public lands at the border of Boise and Valley counties. The network of drainage basins, including Box Canyon and Nellies Basin, highlights the primitive character of the backcountry where elevations reach toward the summit of Scott Mountain.