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2017 Map of Sheep Hill

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sheep Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Salmon River flows through the southern reaches of this central Idaho landscape, carving deep through the mountains and creating a series of river bars including Deer Park Bar, Bear Bar, Nixon Bar, and Sunny Bar. These narrow alluvial terraces along the water have historically served as critical landing points and campsites for travelers navigating the river corridor. Nearby, Hancock Rapids and the steep walls of Black Canyon highlight the powerful hydrology that defines this wilderness area.

Upland from the river, the terrain rises sharply toward peaks like Sheep Hill and Center Mtn. The intersection of the Nez Perce National Forest, Payette National Forest, and Bitterroot National Forest occurs here, illustrating a complex administrative boundary system in a high-elevation environment. Backcountry landmarks such as Dead Man Saddle and Barth Hot Springs suggest a history of early mountain travel and recreation, while high basins contain remote water bodies like Goat Lake and the Center Cr Lakes.