2023 Map of Standhope Peak

About this map

The Pioneer Mountains of Custer and Blaine Counties define this high-altitude landscape, where the Challis National Forest and Sawtooth National Forest meet. Centered on the towering Standhope Peak, the terrain is marked by dramatic glacial features, including the Surprise Valley and Dry Canyon. A network of backcountry routes provides access to the interior, such as the Wildhorse Road - FS 136 Trl and the Fall Creek Trl. These trails lead to a concentration of alpine water bodies in the southeast, including Betty Lake, Goat Lake, and Baptie Lake. The drainage patterns are dominated by Wildhorse Creek and its various branches, alongside Fall Creek, which flows through the center of the quadrangle. This survey captures the region's complex hydrology and protected mountain environments before any modern changes to the forest management boundaries.