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2017 Map of Hershey Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Payette National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape, where the Idaho backcountry is defined by steep ridges and glacial features. The north-south alignment of Lava Ridge and Scribner Ridge creates deep drainages for waterways such as Elkhorn Creek and French Creek. Local landmarks like Hershey Point and the prominently named Sams Throne rise above the terrain, while the presence of Cirque Basin and Lava Butte Lakes suggests the region's complex geological history.

Settlement is sparse in this wilderness area, centered on the seasonal Elk Meadows. The map illustrates a landscape primarily shaped by forestry and natural hydrology, with French Creek RD and NFD 310 RD providing the primary access into these mountain heights. The drainage network is extensive, featuring numerous small tributaries like Klip Cr, Fall Cr, and Jessie Cr that feed the larger creek systems.