2020 Map of Waugh Mountain

About this map

Salmon River waters carve through a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes where the borders of the Bitterroot National Forest, Payette National Forest, and Salmon National Forest converge. Along the river banks, small settlements like Lantz Bar, Lucky Creek Bar, and Spindle Creek Bar mark the few accessible flats in an otherwise vertical environment. These bars represent historical points of activity along the Salmon Wild and Scenic River corridor, often serving as critical river access points or former homestead sites. Higher elevations are dominated by landmarks such as Waugh Mtn, Elkhorn Mountain, and Lost Packer Peak. The map details a network of historic trails and service roads, including the Square Top-West Horse and the Shoup-Elk City routes, which navigate the high ridges and connect remote alpine features like Lost Packer Lake and Lost Packer Meadows.