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2017 Map of Acorn Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Acorn Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Acorn Butte and the surrounding drainages of the Payette National Forest define this high-country landscape along the border of Idaho and Valley counties. The terrain is a complex network of ridges and watercourses, anchored by Big Creek which flows through the southern portion of the quadrangle. A unique cluster of river features along the creek includes Hard Boil Bar, Soft Boil Bar, and Over Easy Bar, names that suggest the distinct character of this backcountry area.

Evidence of human presence is concentrated around the Mile Flat settlement and the historical route of Cold Meadows. To the north, the landscape rises into the Bismark Basin and West Fork Basin, while high points like Lookout Mountain provide vantage points over the Sliver Creek and Crooked Cr watersheds. This survey captures a wilderness area managed for forest resources and wildlife, where named meadows like Crescent Meadow provide breaks in the timbered slopes.