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1992 Map of Christmas Mountain

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Christmas Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Idaho National Guard Training and Maneuver Area dominates this high-desert landscape in Ada County, reflecting the region's mid-century military utility. Mapping revealed here shows a specialized environment where topographic features like Christmas Mountain and Flagstaff Butte served as prominent landmarks for navigation and training exercises. A Lookout Tower and a Storage Bunker are situated near the mountain peak, suggesting an infrastructure built for observation and tactical support.

Large portions of the terrain are designated as the Snake River Birds of Prey Area, highlighting the conservation significance of the cliffs and canyons nearby. Geological features such as Higby Cave and Wind Caves offer specific points of interest for those studying the subterranean volcanic or erosional history of the area. The presence of Sand Creek and the long stretch of Pleasant Valley Road illustrate the sparse but essential transportation and drainage network across this arid plateau.