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2011 Map of Falconberry Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Falconberry Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Biggs Ranch and Falconberry Ranch represent the primary points of settlement in this backcountry landscape of Custer County. The terrain is defined by a complex drainage network where Loon Creek and its many tributaries, including Cold Spring Creek, Indian Creek, and Bear Creek, carve through the high country. Aviation access to this isolated area is facilitated by the Falconberry Landing Strip, located near the namesake ranch.

High points such as Falconberry Peak and Grouse Creek Peak overlook a series of steep drainages like Castle Fork and Cliff Creek. The presence of the Cougar Lookout indicates the importance of fire observation and forestry management in this part of Idaho. From the northern flows of Red Bluff Creek to the southern reaches of Grouse Creek, the map details a region where natural watercourses and small-scale ranching developments are the defining human and geographic features.