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2017 Map of Council

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Council serves as the focal point of this Adams County landscape, situated at the confluence of several vital watercourses including Horner Creek and the Weiser River. The town's layout is clearly defined by local thoroughfares such as N Galena St and California Ave, while the Council Municipal Airport and a local Po indicate its role as a regional hub. To the north, Horner Ridge and Grossen Canyon rise above the river valley, while the eastern edge of the map transitions into the protected lands of the Payette National Forest.

Genealogists and local historians will find several burial sites including the Kessler Cem, the Independent Order of Oddfellows Cem, and Cottonwood Cem further south. The settlement of Mesa sits near the junction of Bacon Cr and the Middle Fork Weiser River, where historical water management is evidenced by the E Fork Ditch. The network of backroads like Old Hornet Rd and Goodrich Rd provides a detailed look at the rural homesteads and agricultural connections of the early 21st century.