Near Ketchum in Blaine County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Salmon River
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2017
1. Salmon River Marker
Discovered in 1895 by Lewis and Clark, and explored with great difficulty by fur traders and prospectors, the Salmon drains a vast tangle of rugged mountains and deep canyons. Until after 1950, boats could not ascend the main canyon, so the Salmon got the name "river of no return". Large tracts of untamed wilderness are still found in the Salmon River mountains.
Erected by Idaho Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 292.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Idaho State Historical Society series list.
Location. 43° 53.202′ N, 114° 44.568′ W. Marker is near Ketchum, Idaho, in Blaine County. It is on State Highway 75 at milepost 161 near Salmon River Road (Forest Road 215), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ketchum ID 83340, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Vienna (approx. 2.1 miles away); Sawtooth City (approx. 4.3 miles away); Galena (approx. 4½ miles away).
Another marker is no longer nearby. Alexander Ross (was approx. 2.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2017
2. Salmon River Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2017
3. The Salmon River is down there someplace
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
