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2023 Map of Dry Valley

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Dry Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Caribou National Forest lands dominate this high-altitude landscape in the southeastern Idaho mountains. The topography is defined by the prominent northwest-southeast alignment of Schmid Ridge and Dry Ridge, which shelf the long, namesake basin of Dry Valley. These ridges are cut by a network of steep drainages, including Caldwell Canyon and Hornet Canyon, while the valley floor is sustained by localized water sources like Goodheart Spring and Conetree Spring.

A network of remote access routes, such as Slug Creek Rd and the Dry Valley Trl, suggests a landscape used primarily for timber management, grazing, and seasonal recreation. High basins like Huckleberry Basin and Green Basin sit tucked away from the main thoroughfares, while Dry Valley Creek and Slug Creek provide the primary drainage for the area's watershed. This modern survey illustrates the enduring wilderness character and complex landform patterns of Caribou County.