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2017 Map of Square Top

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Square Top
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lower Salmon River white water and canyon terrain dominate this survey of the Idaho and Lemhi County border. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Bitterroot National Forest and Salmon National Forest, where steep drainages like West Horse Creek and Gunbarrel Creek feed into the main river channel. High-elevation landmarks such as Square Top and Parker Mountain oversee a network of forest trails and primitive routes, including the West Horse Cutoff.

Navigational challenges for river travelers are marked by Gunbarrel Rapids, located just upstream from the Horse Creek Bridge. Remote outposts and seasonal sites like Skunk Camp indicate the area's use for forestry and recreation. The naming conventions throughout the quadrangle, including Filly Creek, Colt Creek, and Bronco Creek, reflect a deep connection to equestrian transport in this roadless backcountry.