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1978 Map of Sheep Hill

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Sheep Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Sheep Hill serves as a prominent vantage point in this 1970s survey of the Idaho backcountry, overlooking a landscape defined by the deep Salmon River canyon. The river corridor features several gravel bars and natural sites such as Nixon Bar, Sunny Bar, and Deer Park Bar, indicating the historical importance of the river for travel and seasonal use before modern developments. Geothermal activity is marked at Barth Hot Springs, a significant local landmark along the water’s edge.

Mountainous terrain and high-elevation basins are accessible only via the Pack Trail network, which connects remote landmarks like Dead Man Saddle and Center Mountain. The map detail shows the convergence of the Nez Perce National Forest, Payette National Forest Idaho Primitive Area, and Bitterroot National Forest, highlighting the wilderness character of the region. Notable water features include the cluster of Center Creek Lakes and Goat Lake, emphasizing the importance of high-country drainage into the larger Salmon River system.