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2013 Map of Fenn

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Fenn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Salmon River carving through the southwest corner of this Idaho County landscape defines the dramatic elevation change between the Camas Prairie and the deep river canyon. The settlement of Fenn serves as a northern anchor point along the highway, while the surrounding area is a complex network of drainage systems including Rock Cr and Johns Cr. Numerous named gulches like Hanley Gulch, Ray Church Gulch, and Vonberge Gulch carry local family and landmark names, reflecting the historical land use and early ranching or homesteading patterns in the region.

Water sources such as Murdicks Spring and the turbulent Pine Bar Rapids provide specific points of interest for those tracing the historical hydrology of the canyon. The transition from the high, relatively flat terrain of Prairie Rd to the steep descent toward Hogback Ridge illustrates the geological transition that has historically dictated transportation routes, such as Graves Creek Rd, into the river bottoms.