2013 Map of Featherville

About this map

Featherville sits at the confluence of the South Fork Boise River and the Feather River, serving as a gateway to the high-country wilderness of the Boise National Forest and Sawtooth National Forest. This 2013 survey illustrates the recreational and geothermal character of the region, featuring Paradise Hot Springs and the Dog Creek Campground along the river banks. The landscape is deeply incised by numerous drainages, including Schoolhouse Gulch, Casey Gulch, and Caldwell Gulch, which suggest the historic path of early settlers and timber workers. To the west, Dog Mtn rises above the timberline, while the network of roads, such as Grouse Creek Rd, provides access into the interior of the national forests. This map documents the intersection of natural resource management and outdoor tourism in Elmore County at the beginning of the twenty-first century.