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2011 Map of Florence

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Florence Basin and the surrounding Idaho County wilderness are defined by a complex network of drainages and historic mining activity. This early 21st-century topographic study captures the high-elevation landscape where Little Slate Creek and Meadow Creek originate. The map centers on the historical significance of the area, featuring the Florence Cemetery and several named mining-era landmarks such as the Waverly Mine and the Scott Williams site.

Settlement patterns are sparse, represented by isolated outposts like Bungalow Cow Camp and Moon Cabin. The rugged topography is etched with numerous named gulches, including Baboon Gulch, Humbug Gulch, and Last Chance Gulch, which evoke the prospecting history of the region. Transportation is primarily limited to forest development roads like Nat For Dev Rd 221 and Florence Rd, which navigate the steep terrain between Telephone Ridge and Round Bottom Meadows.