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2020 Map of Square Top

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Square Top
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Salmon Wild and Scenic River and its tributary systems dominate this wilderness region of Central Idaho, where the Idaho and Lemhi County line cuts through high mountain terrain. The landscape is defined by massive ridges and deep river canyons, most notably the Middle Fork Clearwater Wild and Scenic River in the north and the main Lower Salmon River in the south. High peaks such as Square Top and Parker Mtn provide the topography that feeds numerous drainages like Colt Cr and Wheat Cr.

Modern access is extremely limited, anchored by the Horse Creek Bridge near the confluence where Horse Cr meets the main river channel. The river itself features the challenging Gunbarrel Rapids, a notable landmark for navigation. This area is divided between the Bitterroot National Forest and Salmon National Forest, preserving a primitive landscape where names like Roan Ridge and Hidden Lake mark the only signs of human geography.