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2011 Map of Horton Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Horton Peak stands as a prominent sentinel over this high-elevation Idaho landscape, where the headwaters of several major drainages diverge. The drainage of Germania Creek flows through the northern sector, passing the high basins of Croesus Peak and Bible Back Mountain, while the southern reaches are defined by the winding course of the Big Wood River. A network of named gulches and canyons, including Grand Prize Canyon and Emma Gulch, suggests a history of localized prospecting and mountain travel.

Transport through this backcountry is anchored by Pole Creek Rd and Nat For Dev Rd 197, which follow the natural contours of the stream valleys. The intersection of these routes near Twin Creek and Rainbow Creek provides a glimpse into the forest management and recreational access of the early twenty-first century. Notable topographic features like the Governors Punchbowl and the Germania Basin highlight the varied alpine environment that defines this portion of Blaine County.