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1988 Map of Garden Valley

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Garden Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Garden Valley is the focal point of this Boise County landscape, situated where the Middle Fork Payette River and South Fork Payette River approach their confluence. The settlement of Crouch sits to the north, while the Garden Valley Pioneer Cemetery preserves the local lineage of early residents. This 1980s survey reflects a territory transitioning from traditional resource extraction to forest management and recreation, indicated by the Garden Valley Ranger Station and Hot Springs Campground within the Boise National Forest.

Evidence of the local economy appears in scattered Gravel Pits and a Prospect tucked into the canyons. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous named drainages such as Alder Creek and Coski Creek, while a Landing Strip and Heliport suggest the importance of aerial access in these mountain valleys. From Schoolhouse Gulch to the heights of Bald Mountain, the map documents the infrastructure and landmarks of a classic Idaho mountain community.