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2013 Map of Caton Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The East Fork South Fork Salmon River carves through this remote interior of Idaho, marking the high-elevation boundary between the Payette National Forest and the Boise National Forest. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, with prominent features like Indian Peak and Sawpit Hill towering over the drainages of Caton Cr and Johnson Creek. This 2013 survey captures the area's wilderness character, where human infrastructure is limited to the corridor of E Fork Rd.

Named landmarks provide unique points of reference for those navigating the backcountry. Rainbow Ridge and Rainbow Saddle dominate the northern terrain near Rainbow Rock, while the secluded Marion Lake lies tucked into the southeast corner of the quadrangle. The map details a complex network of tributaries, including W Fork Caton Cr and Loosum Cr, that feed the region's primary river systems. This is a snapshot of managed forest land where the topography dictates the movement of both water and traveler.