2024 Map of Yellowjacket

About this map

Yellowjacket remains the central point of interest in this high-altitude landscape where the Yellowjacket Mountains meet the deep drainages of the Salmon River tributaries. The map shows a complex network of forest development and trails, including the Mine Spur Yellowjacket, which points to the area's legacy of extraction. Much of the territory is protected within the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and across the boundaries of the Salmon National Forest and Challis National Forest. Notable water features such as Hot Springs and Camas Creek suggest the geothermal and hydraulic character of the terrain. The presence of numerous named gulches, such as Van Horn Gulch and Slaughterhouse Gulch, further indicates a landscape shaped by both natural erosion and specific historical activities like ranching or mining.