Near Stanley in Custer County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
River Recreation
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2017
1. River Recreation Marker
River rafters and kayakers now find whitewater excitement on this stretch of the Salmon River. Early photographs help us discover that these rapids were once replaced by a lake.
Whitewater was missing after the completion of Sunbeam Dam. "Sunbeam Lake" provided a different type of boating experience.
Erected by Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 44° 16.248′ N, 114° 44.118′ W. Marker is near Stanley, Idaho, in Custer County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of State Highway 75 and Yankee Fork Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stanley ID 83278, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sunbeam Dam (a few steps from this marker); In the Early Days (within shouting distance of this marker); Sunbeam Bathhouse (approx. 0.7 miles away); Of Cabins and Chicken Ranches (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Boiling Fountain (approx. 0.7 miles away); Building the Dredge (approx. 2˝ miles away); Remnants of the Past
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2017
2. River Recreation Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2017
3. Sunbeam Dam
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 172 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 13, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
