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Cinclus mexicanus

Swainson, 1827

American Dipper

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American Dipper (Cinclus mexicanus). © Matt Zuro; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library.
© Matt Zuro; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library
American Dipper (Cinclus mexicanus). © mark daly; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library.
© mark daly; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library
American Dipper (Cinclus mexicanus). © Christian Hagenlocher; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library.
© Christian Hagenlocher; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library
American Dipper (Cinclus mexicanus). © Mason Maron; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library.
© Mason Maron; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library
American Dipper (Cinclus mexicanus). © Quinn Diaz; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library.
© Quinn Diaz; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library
American Dipper (Cinclus mexicanus). © Emily Tallo; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library.
© Emily Tallo; Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Macaulay Library
American Dipper (Cinclus mexicanus). Photo by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Public Domain (U.S. Government Work), via ECOS.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, https://www.usa.gov/government-works
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.101202
Element CodeABPBH01010
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVertebrate Animal
IUCNLeast concern
Endemicoccurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumCraniata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyCinclidae
GenusCinclus
Other Common Names
Cincle d'Amérique (FR) Mirlo-Acuático Norteamericano (ES)
Concept Reference
American Ornithologists' Union (AOU). 1998. Check-list of North American birds. Seventh edition. American Ornithologists' Union, Washington, D.C. [as modified by subsequent supplements and corrections published in The Auk]. Also available online: http://www.aou.org/.
Conservation Status
Rank Method Rank calculation - Biotics v2
Review Date2024-12-20
Change Date1996-12-03
Edition Date2024-12-20
Edition AuthorsYoung, B. E.
Threat ImpactLow
Range Extent>2,500,000 square km (greater than 1,000,000 square miles)
Number of Occurrences> 300
Rank Reasons
This species has a broad range and fairly large population. Although it is declining at least in the North American portion of the range, the decline is not great enough to trigger a more imperiled rank.
Range Extent Comments
Thsi species occurs in western and northeastern Alaska, north-central Yukon, northern British Columbia, southwestern Alberta, south in mountains to southwestern South Dakota, south to southern California and highlands of Mexico to western Panama.
Occurrences Comments
There are hundreds of occurrences from across the range of the species (eBird 2024).
Threat Impact Comments
This species requires swift-flowing streams and rivers, and is negatively affected by dams and other disturbances to these habitats (Feck and Hall 2004). As a top predator, it is also subject to poisoning from heavy metals such as selenium and mercury (Wayland et al. 2006, Silverthorn et al. 2017).
Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Montane streams, primarily swift-flowing, less frequently along mountain ponds and lakes, in winter occasionally to rocky seacoasts (Subtropical and Temperate zones) (AOU 1983). Found in mountains to treeline. Usually nests on a raised site overlooking water; nests on rocks in streams, cliff ledge, under waterfalls, bridges, etc.

Ecology

Solitary except during the nesting season. Bakus (1959b) reported defense of up to 320 meters of stream in breeding season, and from 46-820 meters in nonbreeding season. Year-round density was 1.3 to 2.9 birds per kilometer of stream. In Costa Rica, pairs defend linear territories along streams during most or all of year (Stiles and Skutch 1989).

Reproduction

Clutch size is 3-6 in north (usually 4-5; but 2-4 in Costa Rica). Incubation, by female, lasts 15-17 days. Altricial young are tended by both adults, leave nest at 24-25 days (Terres 1980).
Terrestrial Habitats
Cliff
Palustrine Habitats
Riparian
Other Nations (2)
CanadaN5
ProvinceRankNative
Yukon TerritoryS4Yes
AlbertaS5Yes
British ColumbiaS4Yes
Northwest TerritoriesSUYes
United StatesN5
ProvinceRankNative
AlaskaS5Yes
CaliforniaSNRYes
OregonS4Yes
WyomingS4Yes
NevadaS4Yes
ColoradoS5Yes
IdahoS4Yes
South DakotaS2Yes
MontanaS5Yes
UtahS3Yes
New MexicoS3B,S4NYes
NebraskaSNRNYes
WashingtonS5Yes
ArizonaS2Yes
Navajo NationS2Yes
Threat Assessments
ThreatScopeSeverityTiming
7 - Natural system modificationsPervasive (71-100%)Slight or 1-10% pop. declineHigh (continuing)
7.2 - Dams & water management/usePervasive (71-100%)Slight or 1-10% pop. declineHigh (continuing)
9 - PollutionUnknownUnknownHigh (continuing)

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Roadless Areas (669)
Alaska (43)
AreaForestAcres
Behm IslandsTongass National Forest4,777
Boston BarChugach National Forest53,617
Brabazon AdditionTongass National Forest498,819
BradfieldTongass National Forest199,016
Chugach-12Chugach National Forest8,116
Chugach-13Chugach National Forest13,337
College FiordChugach National Forest1,130,818
ConeTongass National Forest128,454
Copper River WetlandsChugach National Forest85,972
Douglas IslandTongass National Forest28,065
Fidalgo-GravinaChugach National Forest257,968
GravinaTongass National Forest37,381
HardingTongass National Forest174,349
HyderTongass National Forest121,723
Johnson PassChugach National Forest152,508
Juneau UrbanTongass National Forest101,581
Juneau-Skagway IcefieldTongass National Forest1,187,268
Kenai LakeChugach National Forest213,172
Kenai MountainsChugach National Forest306,600
KosciuskoTongass National Forest64,134
MadanTongass National Forest68,553
Middle KruzofTongass National Forest14,724
Nellie JuanChugach National Forest713,697
North BaranofTongass National Forest314,089
North KruzofTongass National Forest33,146
North KupreanofTongass National Forest114,660
North RevillaTongass National Forest215,430
North WrangellTongass National Forest8,091
Port AlexanderTongass National Forest120,681
RedoubtTongass National Forest68,347
ResurrectionChugach National Forest224,615
RevillaTongass National Forest29,298
RhineTongass National Forest23,010
Roaded DonutChugach National Forest968
Sheridan GlacierChugach National Forest224,683
Sitka UrbanTongass National Forest112,003
Soda BayTongass National Forest78,091
South KruzofTongass National Forest55,193
Suemez IslandTongass National Forest19,903
Taku-SnettishamTongass National Forest664,928
Tenakee RidgeTongass National Forest20,527
Twenty MileChugach National Forest198,775
Yakutat ForelandsTongass National Forest323,648
Arizona (1)
AreaForestAcres
MazatzalTonto National Forest16,942
California (323)
AreaForestAcres
Adams PeakPlumas National Forest5,283
Adams PeakPlumas National Forest5,283
AgnewSequoia National Forest9,561
AgnewSequoia National Forest9,561
AgnewSequoia National Forest9,561
Bald RockPlumas National Forest4,675
Barney RileyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest8,083
Barney RileyHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest8,083
Bear MountainLos Padres National Forest913
Bell MeadowStanislaus National Forest7,968
Bell MeadowStanislaus National Forest7,968
Bell QuinbyShasta-Trinity National Forest11,556
Big Butte ShinboneMendocino National Forest4,265
BlackKlamath National Forest6,530
Black ButteLos Padres National Forest5,116
Black CinderLassen National Forest239
Black CinderLassen National Forest239
Black Mtn.Sequoia National Forest15,102
Black Mtn.Sequoia National Forest15,102
Black Mtn.Sequoia National Forest15,102
Buckeye RidgeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,241
Buckeye RidgeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,241
Bucks LakePlumas National Forest680
Bucks LakePlumas National Forest680
Bucks LakePlumas National Forest680
Butt Mtn.Lassen National Forest8,217
Butt Mtn.Lassen National Forest8,217
Caples CreekEldorado National Forest17,854
Caples CreekEldorado National Forest17,854
Caples CreekEldorado National Forest17,854
Carson - IcebergStanislaus National Forest56,430
Carson - IcebergStanislaus National Forest56,430
Carson - IcebergStanislaus National Forest56,430
Castle PeakTahoe National Forest14,974
Castle PeakTahoe National Forest14,974
ChannellSequoia National Forest45,429
ChannellSequoia National Forest45,429
ChannellSequoia National Forest45,429
ChicoSequoia National Forest39,836
ChicoSequoia National Forest39,836
ChicoSequoia National Forest39,836
ChinquapinShasta-Trinity National Forest22,040
Chips CreekLassen National Forest29,089
Chips CreekPlumas National Forest12,940
Chips CreekPlumas National Forest12,940
Chips CreekPlumas National Forest12,940
Chips CreekLassen National Forest29,089
Chips CreekLassen National Forest29,089
Cow CreekShasta-Trinity National Forest22,627
Cow CreekSix Rivers National Forest1,271
Coyote NorthInyo National Forest11,932
Coyote SoutheastInyo National Forest53,159
Coyote SoutheastInyo National Forest53,159
Coyote SoutheastInyo National Forest53,159
Cub CreekLassen National Forest8,643
Cub CreekLassen National Forest8,643
Cub CreekLassen National Forest8,643
Cucamonga AAngeles National Forest1,249
Cucamonga BSan Bernardino National Forest11,933
Cucamonga CSan Bernardino National Forest4,106
CypressLassen National Forest3,380
CypressLassen National Forest3,380
DardanellesEldorado National Forest8,110
DardanellesEldorado National Forest8,110
DardanellesEldorado National Forest8,110
Deep CreekSan Bernardino National Forest23,869
Dennison PeakSequoia National Forest6,293
Dennison PeakSequoia National Forest6,293
Devil GulchSierra National Forest30,490
Devil GulchSierra National Forest30,490
Devil GulchSierra National Forest30,490
Devils GardenLassen National Forest3,335
Devils GardenLassen National Forest3,335
Devils GardenLassen National Forest3,335
Devils RockShasta-Trinity National Forest16,209
Dinkey LakesSierra National Forest34,171
Dinkey LakesSierra National Forest34,171
Dinkey LakesSierra National Forest34,171
DomeStanislaus National Forest11,085
DomeStanislaus National Forest11,085
DomeStanislaus National Forest11,085
Domeland Add.Sequoia National Forest3,046
Domeland Add.Sequoia National Forest3,046
Duncan CanyonTahoe National Forest8,621
Duncan CanyonTahoe National Forest8,621
EagleStanislaus National Forest16,116
EagleShasta-Trinity National Forest6,553
EagleStanislaus National Forest16,116
EagleStanislaus National Forest16,116
Eagle PeakCleveland National Forest6,481
East GirardShasta-Trinity National Forest27,894
East YubaTahoe National Forest17,968
East YubaTahoe National Forest17,968
EbbettsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest255
Fawn LakeEldorado National Forest1,153
Fawn LakeEldorado National Forest1,153
Ferguson RidgeSierra National Forest6,104
Ferguson RidgeSierra National Forest6,104
Ferguson RidgeSierra National Forest6,104
Fisher Gulch BShasta-Trinity National Forest4,791
Granite ChiefTahoe National Forest6,546
Granite ChiefTahoe National Forest6,546
Granite ChiefTahoe National Forest6,546
Greenhorn CreekSequoia National Forest28,226
Greenhorn CreekSequoia National Forest28,226
Greenhorn CreekSequoia National Forest28,226
Grizzly PeakPlumas National Forest6,222
Grizzly PeakPlumas National Forest6,222
Grouse LakesTahoe National Forest19,085
Grouse LakesTahoe National Forest19,085
Hall Natural AreaInyo National Forest5,236
Hall Natural AreaInyo National Forest5,236
Hall Natural AreaInyo National Forest5,236
Heart LakeLassen National Forest9,349
Heart LakeLassen National Forest9,349
Heart LakeLassen National Forest9,349
Hoover - EastHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest91
Hoover - EastHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest91
Hoover - Emma LakeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,007
Hoover - Emma LakeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,007
Hoover - NorthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,574
Hoover - NorthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,574
Hoover - NorthHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,574
Hoover - Twin LakesHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest102
Hoover - Twin LakesHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest102
Hoover - Valley RidgeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest564
Hoover - Valley RidgeHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest564
Horse Mdw.Inyo National Forest5,687
HortonInyo National Forest5,717
HortonInyo National Forest5,717
HortonInyo National Forest5,717
Iceberg - Mill CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest26,988
Iceberg - Mill CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest26,988
Iceberg - Mill CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest26,988
Iceberg - Silver Mtn.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest294
Iceberg - Wolf Ck LkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest175
Iceberg - Wolf Ck LkHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest175
IshiLassen National Forest21,805
IshiLassen National Forest21,805
IshiLassen National Forest21,805
Jennie LakeSequoia National Forest2,388
Jennie LakeSequoia National Forest2,388
JohnsonKlamath National Forest10,652
KangarooKlamath National Forest40,617
Keddie RidgeLassen National Forest3,864
Keddie RidgeLassen National Forest3,864
KellySix Rivers National Forest5,195
Kings RiverSierra National Forest52,999
Kings RiverSierra National Forest52,999
Lake EleanorShasta-Trinity National Forest397
Lakes BasinTahoe National Forest557
Lakes BasinTahoe National Forest557
Little French CShasta-Trinity National Forest11,529
Log Cabin SaddlebagInyo National Forest15,165
Log Cabin SaddlebagInyo National Forest15,165
Log Cabin SaddlebagInyo National Forest15,165
MatilijaLos Padres National Forest5,218
Middle ForkPlumas National Forest29,278
Middle ForkPlumas National Forest29,278
Middle ForkPlumas National Forest29,278
Middle YubaTahoe National Forest7,379
Middle YubaTahoe National Forest7,379
MillModoc National Forest321
Mill CreekSequoia National Forest27,643
Mill CreekLassen National Forest7,587
Mill CreekLassen National Forest7,587
Mill CreekLassen National Forest7,587
Mill PeakSan Bernardino National Forest7,884
Mokelumne - CharityHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest202
Mokelumne - CharityHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest202
Mokelumne - PleasantHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest272
Mokelumne - PleasantHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest272
Mokelumne - SprattHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest613
Mokelumne - SprattHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest613
MonarchSierra National Forest697
MonarchSierra National Forest697
MonarchSierra National Forest697
MosesSequoia National Forest22,077
MosesSequoia National Forest22,077
MosesSequoia National Forest22,077
Mt. EddyShasta-Trinity National Forest7,232
Mt. HarknessLassen National Forest197
Mt. HarknessLassen National Forest197
Mt. OlsenInyo National Forest2,161
Mt. RebaStanislaus National Forest3,869
Mt. RebaStanislaus National Forest3,869
Mystic (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest836
Mystic (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest836
Mystic (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest836
NessieInyo National Forest830
NessieInyo National Forest830
NessieInyo National Forest830
Nevahbe RidgeInyo National Forest302
NightStanislaus National Forest3,173
NightStanislaus National Forest3,173
NightStanislaus National Forest3,173
No NameCleveland National Forest4,897
North Fork American RiverTahoe National Forest38,495
North Fork American RiverTahoe National Forest38,495
North Fork American RiverTahoe National Forest38,495
North Fork Middle Fork American RiverTahoe National Forest11,245
North Fork Middle Fork American RiverTahoe National Forest11,245
North Fork Middle Fork American RiverTahoe National Forest11,245
North Fork SmithSix Rivers National Forest37,898
North LakeInyo National Forest2,406
North LakeInyo National Forest2,406
North LakeInyo National Forest2,406
North MountainStanislaus National Forest7,856
North MountainStanislaus National Forest7,856
Onion SpringsLassen National Forest2,421
Onion SpringsLassen National Forest2,421
Onion SpringsLassen National Forest2,421
Orleans Mtn.Klamath National Forest49,090
Orleans Mtn. BSix Rivers National Forest17,183
PacksaddleSix Rivers National Forest3,862
PantherShasta-Trinity National Forest12,016
Pilot CreekSix Rivers National Forest9,192
Pleasant ViewAngeles National Forest26,395
Poison HoleEldorado National Forest2,627
Poison HoleEldorado National Forest2,627
Polk SpringsLassen National Forest9,466
Polk SpringsLassen National Forest9,466
Polk SpringsLassen National Forest9,466
PortugueseKlamath National Forest18,915
ProspectLassen National Forest4,078
ProspectLassen National Forest4,078
PyramidEldorado National Forest24,347
PyramidEldorado National Forest24,347
PyramidEldorado National Forest24,347
Raymond PeakStanislaus National Forest3,646
Raymond PeakEldorado National Forest2,518
Raymond PeakEldorado National Forest2,518
Raymond PeakStanislaus National Forest3,646
Raymond PeakStanislaus National Forest3,646
Raywood Flat BSan Bernardino National Forest11,373
RinconSequoia National Forest54,610
RinconSequoia National Forest54,610
RinconSequoia National Forest54,610
Robinson PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,835
Robinson PeakHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,835
Rock Creek WestInyo National Forest3,626
Rock Creek WestInyo National Forest3,626
Rock Creek WestInyo National Forest3,626
Rose - IcelandHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,171
Rose - IcelandHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,171
RubiconEldorado National Forest4,872
RubiconEldorado National Forest4,872
RussianKlamath National Forest21,771
Salt SpringsEldorado National Forest133
Salt SpringsEldorado National Forest133
San Gabriel AddAngeles National Forest2,527
San JoaquinSierra National Forest22,474
San JoaquinSierra National Forest22,474
San JoaquinSierra National Forest22,474
San SevaineSan Bernardino National Forest6,866
Sheep MountainAngeles National Forest21,098
SherwinInyo National Forest3,140
SherwinInyo National Forest3,140
SherwinInyo National Forest3,140
ShuteyeSierra National Forest7,313
ShuteyeSierra National Forest7,313
Silver HillHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,423
Silver HillHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,423
SiskiyouKlamath National Forest54,039
Siskiyou BSix Rivers National Forest18,871
Skeleton GladeMendocino National Forest9,237
Slate Mtn.Sequoia National Forest12,299
Slate Mtn.Sequoia National Forest12,299
Slate Mtn.Sequoia National Forest12,299
SnoozerKlamath National Forest23,414
Snow MountainMendocino National Forest14,457
South ForkShasta-Trinity National Forest16,786
South SierraInyo National Forest41,853
South SierraSequoia National Forest8,008
South SierraSequoia National Forest8,008
South SierraInyo National Forest41,853
SugarloafSan Bernardino National Forest8,206
Sycamore SpringsSierra National Forest10,015
Sycamore SpringsSierra National Forest10,015
Table Mtn.Inyo National Forest4,215
Table Mtn.Inyo National Forest4,215
Table Mtn.Inyo National Forest4,215
Thomes CreekMendocino National Forest16,616
TinemahaInyo National Forest27,060
TinemahaInyo National Forest27,060
TinemahaInyo National Forest27,060
Tioga LakeInyo National Forest829
Tioga LakeInyo National Forest829
Tioga LakeInyo National Forest829
Tragedy - Elephants BackEldorado National Forest20,866
Tragedy - Elephants BackEldorado National Forest20,866
Tragedy - Elephants BackEldorado National Forest20,866
Trumbull PeakStanislaus National Forest6,164
Trumbull PeakStanislaus National Forest6,164
Trumbull PeakStanislaus National Forest6,164
WaterhouseStanislaus National Forest4,394
WaterhouseStanislaus National Forest4,394
WaterhouseStanislaus National Forest4,394
Waterhouse AHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest33
Waterhouse AHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest33
Waterhouse BHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest10
Waterhouse BHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest10
Weaver BallyShasta-Trinity National Forest829
West GirardShasta-Trinity National Forest37,516
West YubaPlumas National Forest6,071
West YubaTahoe National Forest16,059
West YubaTahoe National Forest16,059
West YubaPlumas National Forest6,071
WestforkAngeles National Forest4,407
Wheeler RidgeInyo National Forest15,744
Wheeler RidgeInyo National Forest15,744
Wheeler RidgeInyo National Forest15,744
White LedgeLos Padres National Forest18,632
Wild Cattle MtnLassen National Forest4,965
Wild Cattle MtnLassen National Forest4,965
Wild Horse Mtn. (CA)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest28,822
Wilderness ContiguousMendocino National Forest3,606
Wonoga Pk.Inyo National Forest11,272
Wonoga Pk.Inyo National Forest11,272
WoodchuckSierra National Forest267
WoodchuckSierra National Forest267
WoodpeckerSequoia National Forest11,936
WoodpeckerSequoia National Forest11,936
Colorado (9)
AreaForestAcres
Bristol HeadRio Grande NF46,087
Comanche Peak Adjacent AreaArapaho & Roosevelt NFs44,158
Dome PeakRoutt NF35,716
HermosaSan Juan NF148,103
Long ParkRoutt NF42,100
Pole Mountain / Finger MesaRio Grande NF43,863
Red TableWhite River NF39,122
San MiguelSan Juan NF64,263
Storm PeakSan Juan NF57,617
Idaho (10)
AreaForestAcres
Bighorn - WeitasNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest254,845
Borah PeakSalmon-Challis National Forest130,463
HoodooNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest153,868
NeedlesPayette National Forest131,279
North Lochsa SlopeNez Perce-Clearwater National Forest117,662
PalisadesCaribou-Targhee National Forest122,002
Peace RockBoise National Forest191,734
Pioneer MountainsSalmon-Challis National Forest172,460
Pioneer MountainsSawtooth National Forest119,563
SeceshPayette National Forest248,088
Montana (54)
AreaForestAcres
Allan Mountain (01946)Bitterroot National Forest104,184
Anaconda HillHelena National Forest18,546
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanLolo National Forest118,485
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanHelena National Forest51,360
Bear - Marshall - Scapegoat - SwanLewis and Clark National Forest344,022
BeartoothGallatin National Forest5,285
Big BaldyLewis and Clark National Forest43,135
Big Snowy Mountains WsaLewis and Clark National Forest88,003
Big Snowy Mountains WsaLewis and Clark National Forest88,003
Bmss Ra 1485Flathead National Forest334,275
BridgerGallatin National Forest45,059
Buckhorn Ridge (MT)Kootenai National Forest34,716
Burnt MountainCuster National Forest10,698
Cabin Creek Wildlife Management Area OcdGallatin National Forest35,048
Cabinet Face East #671Kootenai National Forest50,326
Cherry PeakLolo National Forest37,862
Crazy MountainGallatin National Forest82,093
Cube Iron - SilcoxLolo National Forest36,998
Deadhorse Ridge Ra 1128Flathead National Forest23,648
East PioneerBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest145,082
Flagstaff Mountain #690Kootenai National Forest11,114
Freezeout MountainBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest97,305
Gallatin FringeGallatin National Forest51,571
HighlandsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest20,044
HoodooLolo National Forest105,162
Hyalite - Porcupine - Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study AreaGallatin National Forest143,991
Line Creek PlateauCuster National Forest24,825
LionheadGallatin National Forest33,549
MadisonGallatin National Forest127,859
Mckay Creek #676Kootenai National Forest15,323
Meadow Creek - Upper North ForkLolo National Forest6,906
Middle Mtn. / Tobacco RootsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest96,487
Mt. Gmt Area HCuster National Forest1,335
Mt. Gmt Area HCuster National Forest1,335
Mt. Gmt Area HCuster National Forest1,335
North AbsarokaGallatin National Forest159,075
North AbsarokaCuster National Forest21,063
North Big HoleBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest52,227
North CarpBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest6,600
Petty MountainLolo National Forest16,178
QuiggLolo National Forest67,267
Red Lodge Creek HellroaringCuster National Forest17,210
ReefGallatin National Forest2,500
Republic MountainGallatin National Forest836
Saddle Mountain #168Kootenai National Forest14,675
Scotchman Peaks (MT)Kootenai National Forest53,909
Selway - Bitterroot (01067)Bitterroot National Forest114,953
Silver KingBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest64,289
Standard Peak Ra 1129Flathead National Forest8,262
Ten Lakes #683Kootenai National Forest48,545
Thompson Seton #483Kootenai National Forest29,379
Upper East ForkBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest8,905
Ward EagleLolo National Forest8,556
Willard Estelle #173Kootenai National Forest3,714
Nevada (23)
AreaForestAcres
Jobs Peak (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,342
Jobs Peak (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,342
Jobs Peak (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,342
Mystic (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,644
Mystic (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,644
Mystic (NV)Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest5,644
Rose - Alum CreekHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest853
Rose - Big MeadowsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest311
Rose - Big MeadowsHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest311
Rose - EvansHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest4,782
Rose - GalenaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest3,711
Rose - GalenaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest3,711
Rose - GalenaHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest3,711
Rose - North NotchHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest141
Rose - North NotchHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest141
Rose - Thomas Mdw.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest358
Rose - Thomas Mdw.Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest358
Rose - VerdiHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,155
Rose - VerdiHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest1,155
Rose - Whites CanyonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,568
Rose - Whites CanyonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,568
Rose - Whites CanyonHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest2,568
Ruby - Lamoille CynHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest32,771
New Mexico (15)
AreaForestAcres
Alamo CanyonSanta Fe National Forest8,639
Bull - Of - The - WoodsCarson National Forest488
Columbine - Hondo Wilderness Study AreaCarson National Forest43,739
Comales CanyonCarson National Forest4,389
Cruces BasinCarson National Forest5,244
Devils CreekGila National Forest89,916
Grass MountainSanta Fe National Forest3,254
Holy GhostSanta Fe National Forest2,352
Latir PeakCarson National Forest3,573
PecosCarson National Forest13,436
Pecos WS RiverSanta Fe National Forest5,396
Thompson PeakSanta Fe National Forest33,001
Virgin CanyonSanta Fe National Forest6,068
Wheeler Peak WildernessCarson National Forest2,677
Willow CreekSanta Fe National Forest1,477
Oregon (50)
AreaForestAcres
Badger CreekMt. Hood National Forest847
Bend WatershedDeschutes National Forest14,829
Boulder ParkWallowa-Whitman National Forest12,141
Castle Rock AppendageUmpqua National Forest4,649
Cougar BluffUmpqua National Forest5,574
DeadhorseWallowa-Whitman National Forest10,690
EagleMt. Hood National Forest16,841
Echo MountainWillamette National Forest8,098
FairviewUmpqua National Forest7,417
Flag CreekMalheur National Forest7,716
Gordon MeadowsWillamette National Forest9,463
Grande RondeUmatilla National Forest12,296
HellholeUmatilla National Forest65,679
HomesteadWallowa-Whitman National Forest5,817
Hurricane CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest1,606
Imnaha FaceWallowa-Whitman National Forest29,575
LarchMt. Hood National Forest12,961
Limpy RockUmpqua National Forest6,782
Little Eagle MeadowsWallowa-Whitman National Forest6,984
Little SheepWallowa-Whitman National Forest5,238
Maiden PeakDeschutes National Forest26,432
Maiden PeakWillamette National Forest9,627
Mclennon MountainWillamette National Forest8,085
Menagerie (rooster Rock)Willamette National Forest374
Middle SantiamWillamette National Forest7,316
Moose LakeWillamette National Forest5,013
Mt. JeffersonDeschutes National Forest2,282
Mt. BaileyUmpqua National Forest18,401
Mt. HagenWillamette National Forest6,406
Mt. Hood AdditionsMt. Hood National Forest13,061
North Fork MalheurMalheur National Forest18,069
North KalmiopsisSiskiyou National Forests91,560
North PaulinaDeschutes National Forest19,670
Roaring RiverMt. Hood National Forest27,316
Salmon - HuckleberryMt. Hood National Forest17,570
Shasta CostaSiskiyou National Forests14,420
Sheep DivideWallowa-Whitman National Forest16,201
Sky Lakes AWinema National Forest3,940
Snake RiverWallowa-Whitman National Forest31,229
South KalmiopsisSiskiyou National Forests104,477
South PaulinaDeschutes National Forest9,074
Twin MountainWallowa-Whitman National Forest58,533
Upper Catherine CreekWallowa-Whitman National Forest6,446
Upper Grande RondeWallowa-Whitman National Forest11,723
Waldo - FujiWillamette National Forest15,273
Waldo - LakeWillamette National Forest2,993
Walla Walla RiverUmatilla National Forest34,416
West - South BachelorDeschutes National Forest25,994
Williams CreekUmpqua National Forest5,844
Wind CreekMt. Hood National Forest5,438
Utah (53)
AreaForestAcres
0401001Ashley National Forest11,705
0401002Ashley National Forest36,113
0401014Ashley National Forest26,903
0401023Ashley National Forest8,352
0401024Ashley National Forest12,882
0401025Ashley National Forest1,471
0401032Ashley National Forest6,471
0419020Ashley National Forest355,684
418001Uinta National Forest5,697
418002Uinta National Forest19,152
418003Uinta National Forest10,912
418012Uinta National Forest25,758
418013Uinta National Forest14,643
418014Uinta National Forest9,683
418015Uinta National Forest17,289
418016Uinta National Forest35,240
418024Uinta National Forest51,699
418025Uinta National Forest32,698
418026Uinta National Forest14,038
418027Uinta National Forest13,884
418028Uinta National Forest34,002
418029Uinta National Forest15,673
418040Uinta National Forest1,702
Beehive PeakFishlake National Forest59,137
Box - Death HollowDixie National Forest3,175
East MountainManti-Lasal National Forest30,705
Fishlake MountainFishlake National Forest25,217
Happy ValleyDixie National Forest14,458
High Uintas (UT)Wasatch-Cache National Forest102,398
HogsbackWasatch-Cache National Forest7,936
Horse Mountain - Mans PeakManti-Lasal National Forest22,159
Joe LottFishlake National Forest19,826
LakesWasatch-Cache National Forest121,967
Lava BedsDixie National Forest14,944
Lewis PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest11,616
Lone Peak ContiguousWasatch-Cache National Forest874
Mahogany RangeWasatch-Cache National Forest11,409
Mcgath Lake - Auger HoleDixie National Forest8,334
Mollens HollowWasatch-Cache National Forest17,690
Mt. AireWasatch-Cache National Forest9,681
Mt. Logan NorthWasatch-Cache National Forest18,930
Mt. Logan SouthWasatch-Cache National Forest17,014
Mt. Logan WestWasatch-Cache National Forest5,285
Mt. NaomiWasatch-Cache National Forest41,922
Mt. OlympusWasatch-Cache National Forest9,982
NoblettsWasatch-Cache National Forest3,116
PavantFishlake National Forest42,560
Right Hand Fork LoganWasatch-Cache National Forest15,023
South FrancisWasatch-Cache National Forest3,374
Stansbury MountainsWasatch-Cache National Forest39,696
Temple PeakWasatch-Cache National Forest24,081
Twin PeaksWasatch-Cache National Forest6,157
White PineWasatch-Cache National Forest1,942
Washington (52)
AreaForestAcres
Abercrombie - HooknoseColville National Forest33,862
Alpine Lakes Adj.Wenatchee National Forest57,104
BackboneGifford Pinchot National Forest1,201
Blue SlideWenatchee National Forest17,505
Boulder RiverMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest32,563
Canyon CreekWenatchee National Forest7,983
ChelanWenatchee National Forest74,650
Dark DivideGifford Pinchot National Forest52,483
Dixon MountainGifford Pinchot National Forest6,339
Eagle RockMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest34,064
EntiatWenatchee National Forest72,617
Glacier Peak BMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest19,328
Glacier Peak JMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest26,482
Glacier Peak KMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest47,269
Glacier Peak LMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest14,084
Goat Rocks AdjWenatchee National Forest6,108
Grassy TopColville National Forest10,302
Grassy TopIdaho Panhandle National Forests13,485
HorseshoeGifford Pinchot National Forest7,579
Jefferson RidgeOlympic National Forest6,512
Jupiter RidgeOlympic National Forest10,148
Liberty BellOkanogan National Forest108,495
LightningOlympic National Forest7,179
Long SwampOkanogan National Forest66,344
Madison CreekOlympic National Forest1,223
ManastashWenatchee National Forest11,155
Meadow CreekUmatilla National Forest4,882
Mt. Baker MaMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest24,847
Mt. Baker Noisy - DiobsudMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest56,039
Mt. Baker NorthMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest16,873
Mt. Baker WestMt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest25,390
Mt. BaldyOlympic National Forest3,557
Myrtle LakeWenatchee National Forest11,133
Nason RidgeWenatchee National Forest19,329
Norse PeakWenatchee National Forest10,169
Pasayten RimOkanogan National Forest17,074
QuartzWenatchee National Forest8,550
QuilceneOlympic National Forest18,656
Rock CreekWenatchee National Forest32,239
Rugged RidgeOlympic National Forest4,358
Salmo - Priest BColville National Forest11,869
SawtoothOkanogan National Forest122,194
SiouxonGifford Pinchot National Forest12,773
South MidwayGifford Pinchot National Forest2,384
South QuinaultOlympic National Forest11,081
Stormy Mtn.Wenatchee National Forest32,612
TaneumWenatchee National Forest26,140
TeanawayWenatchee National Forest72,849
Thorp Mtn.Wenatchee National Forest22,717
Twin LakesWenatchee National Forest22,496
Upper SkokomishOlympic National Forest9,311
Willow SpringsUmatilla National Forest10,414
Wyoming (36)
AreaForestAcres
Bear RocksBighorn National Forest25,023
Beartooth Proposed WildernessShoshone National Forest16,837
Cloud Peak ContiguousBighorn National Forest113,757
Devils CanyonBighorn National Forest37,416
French CreekMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest5,928
Grayback RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest295,113
Gros Ventre MountainsBridger-Teton National Forest106,418
Headwaters Sunlight CreekShoshone National Forest6,016
Horse Creek MesaBighorn National Forest77,808
Leigh CreekBighorn National Forest19,180
Libby FlatsMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest11,107
Little BighornBighorn National Forest133,949
Little BighornBighorn National Forest133,949
Little BighornBighorn National Forest133,949
Middle ForkShoshone National Forest51,772
Pacific Creek - Blackrock CreekBridger-Teton National Forest24,658
PalisadesTarghee National Forest1,121
Phillips RidgeBridger-Teton National Forest10,108
Piney CreekBighorn National Forest22,240
ReefShoshone National Forest16,817
Rock CreekMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest18,874
Salt River RangeBridger-Teton National Forest235,661
Sleeping GiantShoshone National Forest5,176
Snowy RangeMedicine Bow-Routt National Forest29,660
South Beartooth HighwayShoshone National Forest105,570
South Wyoming RangeBridger-Teton National Forest85,776
Spread Creek - Gros Ventre RiverBridger-Teton National Forest166,097
Sulphur CreekShoshone National Forest30,221
Walker PrairieBighorn National Forest62,434
Walker PrairieBighorn National Forest62,434
Wapiti Valley NorthShoshone National Forest18,345
Wapiti Valley SouthShoshone National Forest43,517
West DunoirShoshone National Forest2,542
West Slope TetonsTarghee National Forest47,448
West Slope WindsBridger-Teton National Forest143,252
Wilderness Study AreaTarghee National Forest51,961
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