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2011 Map of Williams Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Williams Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The South Fork Salmon River carves a deep path through this portion of Valley County, joined by the Secesh River near the western edge of the quadrangle. This mountainous landscape is dominated by the prominence of Williams Peak, which serves as a literal high point and lookout location. The mapping reveals a backcountry infrastructure of forest roads and trails, such as Lick Creek Rd and FRD 340, which follow the winding river valleys and provide access to remote sites like Browns Camp and Indian Point.

The hydrography of the region is notably intricate, with numerous feeder streams such as Oompaul Creek, Hamilton Creek, and Zena Creek draining the steep terrain into the central river system. Local landmarks such as Fritser Ford and the Indian Picnic Area suggest the long-standing use of these river corridors for travel and recreation. Distinctive features like Reservoir Flat and Dutch Oven Spring provide specific waypoints for those tracing the historical geography of this Idaho wilderness.