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1972 Map of Atlanta West

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Atlanta West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Atlanta serves as the focal point for this 1972 Idaho survey, situated near the confluence of the Middle Fork Boise River and Quartz Gulch. The settlement's connection to the surrounding wilderness is evident through the placement of the Forest Service Station and the Atlanta Power Station along the river banks. This area is characterized by a dense network of drainages and canyons, including Big Gulch, Camp Gulch, and Sawmill Creek, which suggest the historic importance of timber and water resources to local industry.

To the north and east, the landscape transitions into the Sawtooth Nat Recreation Area and Sawtooth Wilderness, where established routes like the Queens River Trail and Pack Trail provide access to remote high-country features such as China Basin. Recreation is well-documented with sites like Queens River Campground and Riverside Campground positioned to take advantage of the river corridors during the early 1970s.