Friedman Creek WSA
General Location: About 15 miles east of Ketchum, Idaho in Blaine County.
Natural Features: Mountainous terrain dissected by numerous drainages. Douglas-fir and quacking aspen at higher elevations.
Total Acres: 9,773
Acres Supported by BLM for Wilderness Designation: -0-
Rationale for BLM's Recommendation: High mineral potential and nine private inholdings that would require access is minerals were developed; non-wilderness recommendation for much larger, adjacent U.S. Forest Service roadless area.
