2013 Map of Cottonwood Peak

About this map

Cottonwood Peak rises as the central topographic anchor in this 2013 survey of the high country where Bannock, Caribou, and Franklin counties meet. The landscape is defined by the sharp ridges of the Portneuf Range, cut by deep drainages such as Walker Gulch and Bullwhacker Canyon. In the lower elevations, Cottonwood Valley reveals the essential water management of the region, specifically the Treasureton Canal and the headwaters of Cottonwood Creek. The map documents a rugged interior geography of Idaho, noting local landmarks like Hog Wallow and Time Spring. Several forks of Mill Canyon and various hollows, including Mine Hollow and Trough Hollow, illustrate the complex drainage patterns that feed into Dempsey Creek and the surrounding basins. This edition captures the rural road network, including South Cottonwood Road and Lone Pine Road, providing a contemporary view of the intersection between human infrastructure and difficult terrain.