2013 Map of Lake Fork

About this map

Agricultural water management and rural aviation define this Idaho landscape south of McCall. The drainage of Lake Fork and Boulder Cr is meticulously partitioned by a network of man-made waterways including the Lake Irrigation District Canal, Cruzen Ditch, and Westside Lake Fork Ditch. These irrigation features supported the small settlements of Norwood, Spink, and Lake Fork as they developed amidst the valley's meadows. A trio of private airstrips—Flying A Ranch Airport, Splan Airport, and Bear Air Airport—indicates the importance of regional flight in this mountainous terrain. Cultural history is anchored by the Finn Cem and Spink Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in the area. To the east, the terrain rises toward Timber Ridge and Bear Gulch, while the northern reach of Lake Cascade begins to appear in the south, illustrating the transition from managed ranchland to larger water storage systems.