2017 Map of Sheepeater Mountain

About this map

Nez Perce National Forest and Payette National Forest meet in this remote Idaho County landscape, where the Salmon River cuts through the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The river’s path is marked by high-energy features like Growler Rapids and several small riverside flats including Widow Bar, Groundhog Bar, and Fall Creek Bar. This 2017 survey details a high-elevation backcountry network, following the historic Three Blaze route through a series of alpine meadows and summits. The drainage patterns of Trout Cr and Richardson Cr define the central terrain, leading toward the Chamberlain Basin. Notable high points such as Sheepeater Mountain and Burnt Knob overlook numerous small glacial lakes, including Sheepeater Lake, Fish Lake, and Flossie Lake, illustrating the post-glacial character of the Salmon River Mountains.