2024 Map of Horseshoe Bend

About this map

The Payette River creates a prominent loop as it passes through the settlement of Horseshoe Bend, carving through the Boise County landscape. This modern survey illustrates the complex intersection of natural watercourses and 20th-century water management, notably the Power Canal that parallels the river's western bank. To the north, the small community of Gardena sits near the confluence of Brownlee Creek and the main river channel, while the interior is defined by several gulches and ridges, such as South Mtn and Mt Maria. The presence of the Pioneer Cem south of the main town provides a point of interest for genealogists tracking early families in the region. The map also shows the extensive network of rural roads, including Old Emmett Rd and Harris Creek Rd, which provide access to the high elevations of Jerusalem Valley and the drainages of Jackass Creek and Shafer Creek.