2013 Map of Eagle Nest

About this map

Horsethief Reservoir and its namesake Horsethief Basin dominate the southeastern reach of this high-elevation landscape within the Boise National Forest. The map documents a rugged drainage network where Big Creek and Deep Creek carve through the timbered terrain toward the southern edge of Scott Valley. This area, situated at the junction of several forest road systems including Warm Lake Rd and Eagle Nest Rd, reflects the mid-century development of water management and recreational access in Valley County. Near the western boundary, the terrain transitions into the edge of Long Valley, marked by smaller irrigation features like Calendar Reservoir and Davis Reservoir. The survey provides an intricate look at the local topography surrounding the Eagle Nest lookout area, capturing the Forest Service infrastructure and watershed patterns before modern climate shifts and land-use changes altered the backcountry.