2011 Map of Wakley Peak

About this map

Wakley Peak and Rattlesnake Peak anchor this high-elevation landscape within the Bannock Range, where a network of remote canyons and vital water sources defined the early livestock and transit routes of Idaho. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Farmers Canyon and Cliff Canyon, which feed into major watercourses like Wright Creek and Reese Creek. For local historians, the numerous named springs, including Wursten Spring, Shrives Spring, and Butch Spring, indicate the historical importance of reliable water in this arid upland environment. The road network, featuring names like W Chicken Flats Rd and Perlite Rd, reflects the area's ongoing use for grazing and resource access. This map documents a sparsely populated but ecologically significant portion of the intermountain west, where life and movement are dictated by the presence of water and the orientation of the ridges.