2017 Map of Smiths Ferry

About this map

The North Fork Payette River serves as the central artery for this high-altitude landscape, carving a deep valley that dictates the local transportation and settlement patterns. Along its banks, the community of Smiths Ferry and the open meadows of Round Valley provide focal points for human activity amidst the expansive Boise National Forest. The geography is defined by significant elevations, including Cougar Mtn and the North Fork Range, which hem in the river corridor. Water management and drainage are visible through features like the Tripod Reservoir and numerous named tributaries such as Boulder Cr and Round Valley Cr. The road network, including the Payette River Scenic Byway and Packer John Rd, follows the natural contours of the land, illustrating how the terrain of the North Fork Range continues to shape transit through this part of Idaho.