2013 Map of Sheepeater Mountain

About this map

The Nez Perce National Forest and Payette National Forest meet in this high-elevation Idaho landscape, centered on the complex drainage of the Salmon River. Remote homesteads and pioneer outposts like the Jim Moore Place and Campbells Ferry sit at the river's edge, highlighting the early reliance on water access before modern infrastructure. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the river bars at Widow Bar and Groundhog Bar up to the heights of Sheepeater Mountain. Significant alpine water bodies including Sheepeater Lake, Fish Lake, and Flossie Lake are scattered across the southern high country, while the north is marked by prominent landmarks such as Burnt Knob and the Trout Creek Ridge. This map captures a wilderness area where names like Shake Cabin and the Chamberlain Basin suggest a history of seasonal ranching, hunting, and early mountain exploration.