2011 Map of Alpha

About this map

The North Fork Payette River winds through the heart of Long Valley, anchoring a landscape defined by the expansive Lake Cascade and the scattered rural communities of central Idaho. This 2011 survey illustrates the transition from high-elevation peaks like Collier Peak and Grassy Flat down into the fertile valley floor. Significant local infrastructure is prominent, including the Cascade Municipal Airport in the northeast and Skein Lake Dam to the west. The settlement of Alpha serves as a cultural waypoint, evidenced by the Alpha Grange and the Lower Alpha School, while the rail and road corridor through Cabarton and Belvidere tracks the historical movement of timber and travelers through this river system. A complex network of Forest Service and local roads, such as Snow Bank Mtn Rd and Cabarton High Valley Rd, provides access to the numerous drainages including Brush Creek and Fawn Creek.