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2004 Map of Box Lake

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Box Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

High alpine basins and towering summits define this section of the Payette National Forest, as documented in a 2004 revision of earlier 1960s topographic data. The landscape is dominated by the granite heights of South Loon Mtn and Beaverdam Peak, which provide the backdrop for a dense concentration of glacial tarns including Box Lake, Twentymile Lakes, and the Sisters Lakes. The drainage patterns are clearly defined by the headwaters of Lick Creek and Pearl Creek, revealing the natural corridors used for navigation through these heights.

Evidence of forest management and access is found at Lick Creek Summit, where the boundary between the McCall Krassel Ranger District and the McCall Ranger District is established. The presence of Foothen Meadows offers a rare break in the vertical relief, suggesting small pockets of flatter terrain amidst the complex network of ridges. This sheet is a vital resource for understanding the hydrography of the region, from the secluded Morse Lake to the meandering path of Tsum Creek.