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2013 Map of Garden Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The confluence of the Middle Fork Payette River and the South Fork Payette River dictates the settlement patterns of this Boise County region. Located within the Boise National Forest, the small communities of Crouch and Garden Valley occupy the relatively flat river valley floor, surrounded by high peaks like Bald Mtn and Mineral Mtn. For local historians and genealogists, the Garden Valley Pioneer Cem near the Garden Valley post office offers a tangible link to the area's early residents.

Transportation throughout the area follows the natural topography, with Banks Lowman Rd tracing the river's edge and numerous forest roads, such as Alder Creek Rd and Wash Creek Rd, branching into the steep timberland. The presence of the Garden Valley Airport and the Hot Springs Campground suggests the area's dual role as a remote residential hub and a gateway for outdoor recreation. The map also captures several named drainage features and canyons, including Schoolhouse Gulch and Chambers Cr.