2017 Map of Cartwright Canyon

About this map

Cartwright Canyon serves as a central topographic feature in this section of the Boise foothills, where the boundaries of Boise and Ada counties meet. The landscape is defined by a dense network of modern recreational and historic transit paths, including the Old Cartwright Road and the Spring Valley Creek Trail. These routes navigate a complex system of ridges and drainages, such as Fiddleneck Ridge and Crumley Gulch. Large portions of the eastern quadrant are protected within the Boise National Forest, while the western side features the small-scale aviation footprint of Loomis Airport. Prominent geological landmarks like Stack Rock and Bread Loaf Rock stand out as fixed points for navigation and local history. The map captures the interface between managed forest lands and the expanding trail systems north of the Boise metropolitan area.