1988 Map of Garden Valley

About this map

The confluence of the Middle Fork Payette River and the South Fork Payette River shapes this corner of the Boise National Forest during the late 1980s. The settlement of Garden Valley serves as the central hub, supported by the Garden Valley Ranger Station and a local Landing Strip. Nearby, the village of Crouch sits along the northern banks of the fork, surrounded by a complex network of drainage systems such as Gooseberry Creek and Anderson Creek. Local history is anchored at the Garden Valley Pioneer Cemetery, while the presence of a Heliport and the Hot Springs Campground reflects the area's dual role in forest management and backcountry recreation. The terrain is defined by significant elevations like Bald Mountain and Mineral Mountain, separated by deep ravines including Schoolhouse Gulch.