2013 Map of Snake River Butte

About this map

Upper Mesa Falls and Lower Mesa Falls dominate this stretch of the Henry's Fork river corridor, where the water cuts through dramatic volcanic geology. This area within the Targhee National Forest serves as a significant recreational and ecological hub, anchored by the Warm River Fish Hatchery and the Bear Gulch Ski Area. The map reveals a complex network of forest roads like the Mesa Falls Scenic Byway and Warm River Rd that navigate the high-elevation terrain between Snake River Butte and Big Bend Ridge. Small settlements such as Gerrit and Warm River provide evidence of local development centered on the river's resources. From the Grandview Overlook to the quiet waters of Beaver Pond, the landscape is defined by the sharp transition from high buttes to deeply carved river canyons.