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2017 Map of Hat Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hat Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Salmon National Forest dominates this Idaho landscape, where the high ridges of King Mtn and Iron Mtn overlook a complex system of drainages. The Salmon River cuts through the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a primary hydrological landmark for the region. A series of deep gulches, including Beaver Gulch, South Gulch, and Dry Gulch, define the steep verticality of the terrain.

Water flows from the heights through numerous creeks such as Hat Cr, Little Hat Cr, and Ringle Cr. Transportation in this high country is limited to specialized routes like Cabin Creek Rd and Ringle Cr Rd, reflecting the area's primary role as protected forest land rather than a site for dense settlement. The map also delineates the administrative boundary between Lemhi and Custer counties, illustrating how these natural mountain barriers have historically defined political jurisdictions.