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2023 Map of Dunnigan Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Boise National Forest encompasses much of this landscape, where the high-elevation terrain is defined by a dense network of creek drainages and deep gulches. The Ponderosa Pine Scenic Route follows the winding path of Mores Creek, providing the primary access through this part of Boise County. Higher elevations are marked by landmarks like Warm Springs Point and the steep Mores Cr Rim.

The hydrography of the region is central to its character, with Thorn Creek and Minneha Creek carving through the mountains to feed larger waterways. For local historians, the numerous named gulches like Robbers Gulch, Wildcat Gulch, and Voquelin Gulch suggest a legacy of early prospecting or homesteading. Modern roads like South Fork Robie Creek Rd and Blue Jay Creek Rd link scattered residential pockets within the forest boundaries, while old tracks such as Onion Road hint at more utilitarian forest uses.