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2011 Map of Anderson Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Anderson Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Anderson Butte stands as the central landmark in this portion of the Nez Perce National Forest, anchoring a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainages and high divides. The topography is shaped by the headwaters and tributaries of several significant waterways, including Meadow Creek and the East Fork American River. Long, prominent features like Horse Ridge and Sheep Drive Ridge divide the numerous creek basins, suggesting the historical routes used for seasonal transit through these highlands.

The drainage patterns are particularly complex, with Fivemile Creek and its various branches, such as South Fork Fivemile Creek, carving deep paths through the terrain. Minor features like Horse Point and Dent Ridge offer specific reference points for researchers mapping the historical geography of Idaho County. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the hydrographic detail of the region, from the winding course of Little Boulder Creek to the convergence at Kirks Fork.