2013 Map of Williams Lake

About this map

The Salmon River carves a deep corridor through the Salmon National Forest, dividing the Salmon River Mountains to the west from the Lemhi Range in the east. This landscape is defined by its dramatic relief and the network of drainages—such as Tenmile Cr and Elevenmile Cr—that feed into the river valley. The settlement pattern is concentrated along the narrow riparian benches and mountain basins, most notably at the Williams Lake Resort on the shores of Williams Lake. In the northern portion of the quadrangle, the Lemhi County Airport sits near the valley floor, connected to the surrounding highlands by a web of Forest Service roads like Williams Creek Rd and Perreau Creek Rd. Private holdings like the Lake Creek Ranch represent the persistent agricultural and residential presence within these federally managed lands.