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2011 Map of Blanchard

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Blanchard sits at the nexus of valley floor and mountain slopes, serving as the primary settlement in this corner of Idaho. The landscape is defined by the transition from the high summit of Hoodoo Mountain down into the productive basin of Spirit Valley. This 2011 survey captures a rural network shaped by water and elevation, where Blanchard Lake and the drainage of Blanchard Creek anchor the local geography. Several smaller communities and named locales, such as Coleman and Spirit Valley, illustrate the residential clustering along the State Route 41 corridor.

Mountainous terrain dominates the northern and eastern reaches of the map, marked by Mountain Meadow and the winding paths of Fish Creek and McDonald Creek. The intricate road system, including the Rogstad Powerline Rd and Natl Forest Develop Road 2550, reveals how timber access and power infrastructure have integrated into the rugged topography. From Melder Draw in the south to the northern peaks, the map provides a clear record of land use and property boundaries in a region defined by its timbered slopes and valley settlements.