2020 Map of Wapiti Creek

About this map

Payette National Forest dominates this Idaho County landscape, showcasing a complex network of high-elevation meadows and drainages. The area is defined by its seasonal wetlands, including Wapiti Meadows, Moose Meadows, and Cold Meadows, which likely served as vital landmarks for early forest travelers. Topographically, the map centers on the transition from the McCalla Ridge down into the Chamberlain Basin, a remote region where water sources like Whimstick Creek and Wapiti Cr converge. The human footprint is sparse but telling, consisting primarily of legacy routes such as the McCoy Cutoff and the Frog Spring Ridge/Club Meadows trail, which trace the natural contours of the ridges and valley floors. This 2020 survey records the specific hydrological patterns of the Salmon River backcountry, detailing the myriad forks of Silver Creek and Club Cr before they depart the quadrangle.