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1986 Map of Bennett Mountain

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Bennett Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Boise National Forest dominates the northeastern corner of this Idaho landscape, where the high ridges of Bennett Mountain overlook a complex network of canyons and springs. Compiled from early 1980s aerial photography, the map reveals a rugged backcountry transition between elevated forest lands and the lower basins. Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid environment, with named features like Teapot Spring and High Spring punctuating the terrain.

The drainage patterns define the region's character, as Bennett Creek and Thorn Creek carve deep paths through the plateau. To the west, Teapot Basin sits below the western slopes, while the eastern edge is defined by the parallel flows of Ryegrass Creek and Cold Springs Creek. This survey captures the area before modern development, focusing on the natural topography and the primitive roads that crisscross the mountain.