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2020 Map of Elk Meadow

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Elk Meadow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Challis National Forest dominates this section of Custer County, Idaho, where the landscape is defined by the high elevations of Elk Mtn and the winding course of Valley Creek. This modern survey illustrates a region largely dedicated to seasonal recreation and mountainous transit, featuring an extensive network of winter-specific routes. Notable among these are the Camas Trail Ski (Snow) and Larkspur Trail Ski (Snow), which connect high-country meadows with the valley floor.

Settlement is sparse, concentrated at Cape Horn and the high-altitude Elk Meadow, while the Silva Ranch Airport provides a critical link for this interior mountain terrain. The map also captures the natural geography of the Trap Creek Narrows and the secluded Hidden Lake, alongside several backcountry roads like Valley Creek Rd and Elk Creek Rd that navigate the drainages of Marsh Cr and Stanley Cr.