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2013 Map of Black Pine Peak

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Black Pine Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Black Pine Peak and War Eagle Peak dominate the high-altitude landscape of southern Cassia County within the Sawtooth National Forest. This 2013 survey illustrates the complex drainage and spring systems of the Black Pine Mountains, where numerous water sources like Black Pine Spring, Silver Hills Spring, and Lost Tunnel Spring emerge from the high ridges. The map captures a moment in the modern management of this backcountry area, where forest roads such as Mineral Gulch Rd and Hazel Pine Rd provide access to deep canyons and summits.

The topography is defined by significant vertical relief, from the Black Pine Cone down through Formation Canyon and Rice Canyon. These features indicate a landscape shaped by narrow drainages and seasonal runoff, including East Dry Canyon and Mill Fork. Geologists and researchers can trace the placement of Formation Springs and Corral Spring, which highlight the essential role of water points in this arid, high-elevation terrain.