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2020 Map of Boston Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Boston Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Boston Mtn and its surrounding drainage basins dominate this high-altitude landscape within the Nez Perce National Forest. The 2020 topography illustrates the intricate network of alpine waterways, including the headwaters of Big Mallard Creek and its tributary, South Fork Big Mallard Creek, which carve deep canyons into the central Idaho terrain. To the south, Boston Mountain Lake sits in a high-elevation basin, while Mountain Meadows and Soda Creek Point mark the varying elevations of the northern reaches.

Transportation through this isolated area is largely restricted to Montana Road, which winds across the northern sections near Soda Creek and Meadow Creek. The map provides a detailed view of remote landmarks such as Granite Spring and the steep descents toward Fourmile Creek and Prospector Creek. This survey is particularly useful for understanding the hydrography and forestry boundaries in this part of Idaho County.