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2017 Map of Doublespring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Challis National Forest encompasses much of this high-elevation landscape in Custer County, characterized by a complex network of canyons and drainage systems. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, evidenced by the descent into Dead Cat Canyon and Rock Spring Canyon in the northern reaches. Water sources are critical landmarks in this environment, including the eponymous Doublespring and the secluded Carlson Lake tucked into the southeastern mountains.

A system of Forest Service development roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 114 and Nat For Dev Rd 115, provides access to these remote reaches for land management and recreation. The placement of these routes, including the Doublespring Pass Rd, reflects the necessity of navigating around significant landforms like the Rock Springs area and the deep incision of Christian Gulch. This 2017 survey details a landscape where natural topography dictates the movement of both water and travelers.