2013 Map of Short Creek

About this map

Challis National Forest land dominates this high-altitude landscape in central Idaho, where numerous water sources sustain the mountain terrain. The map identifies several numbered and named water points, such as Short Creek Spring Number 1, Middle Spring, and Dry Creek Spring Number 1, indicating the critical importance of localized hydrology in these uplands. Distinctive geological landmarks rise above the drainage basins, including the curiously named Squawtit, the prominent Garrett Rock, and the Rock of Ages in the southwest quadrant. The primitive transit network is defined by unpaved routes like Burnt Creek Rd and Dry Creek Rd, which provide access to the drainages of Elkhorn Cr and Long Cr. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the backcountry environment before modern developments, showing the distribution of seasonal water at Buck Springs and the drainage patterns of the Donkey Hills.