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2011 Map of Gold Fork Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Gold Fork Rock and the high peaks of the Needles define this alpine landscape in Valley County, where the headwaters of the North Fork Gold Fork River and South Fork Gold Fork River converge. The terrain is characterized by a network of forest roads, including the winding Gold Fork Loop Rd, which provides access to elevated points like the Gold Fork Lookout. Extensive clearings and grazing grounds are marked at Gold Fork Meadow and Dollar Creek Meadow, suggesting the seasonal utility of this high-country drainage system.

Waterways like Johnson Creek, Big Creek, and Trail Creek flow through the southern portion of the quadrangle near Big Creek Summit, illustrating the complex hydrology of the region. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the contemporary configuration of trails and designated forest service routes, including Spruce Creek and Six-bit Creek, which have long served as primary corridors through this part of Idaho's interior.