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2017 Map of Conant Valley

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Conant Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Swan Valley and the smaller settlement of Conant Valley occupy a critical bend in the Snake River where the waterway winds through the northern reaches of the Caribou National Forest. The landscape is defined by its sharp vertical transitions, ranging from the low-lying Staffel Island in the riverbed to the elevated heights of Mahogany Ridge and Deadhorse Ridge. Local topography is deeply etched by a network of drainages such as Pritchard Cr, Fall Cr, and Indian Camp Cr, which have carved numerous canyons and hollows like Echo Canyon and Indian Camp Hollow.

Evidence of historical land use appears in the naming of prominent flatlands and grazing areas, including Antelope Flat, Pine Creek Bench, and the curiously named Calf Hollow. The presence of Mineral Springs suggests the geothermal activity common to this region of Idaho. Modern infrastructure, represented by Conant Valley Loop Rd and various forest development roads, follows the natural contours of the valley floor, providing access to the remote timberlands and high ridges that dominate the southern half of the quadrangle.