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2011 Map of Sheepeater Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Salmon River cuts through this high-elevation Idaho landscape, serving as the primary drainage for a network of alpine creeks and lakes. The area is defined by its numerous small basins containing Sheepeater Lake, Lemhi Lake, and Cutthroat Lake, which feed the headwaters of south-flowing streams. The complex hydrology includes several distinctive water bodies like Frog Lake, Fish Lake, and Flossie Lake, alongside the appropriately named Frog Pond.

Surface water patterns are dominated by numerous tributaries including Trout Creek, Fall Creek, and Ruff Creek, which converge as they move toward the main river corridor. The presence of features like Slide Creek and Spring Creek suggests a dynamic terrain of steep slopes and seasonal flows. This map captures the region as it was documented in 2011, showing the natural state of these Idaho County highlands before any later shifts in the backcountry landscape.