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2013 Map of Lava Hot Springs

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Lava Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lava Hot Springs sits at the northern edge of this high-altitude landscape, where the Portneuf River carves a path through the northern reaches of the Portneuf Range. The town's layout is centered around the river and major transit corridors like Us-30 E, with the Lava Hot Springs Cemetery and Lava Hot Springs Airport positioned nearby. The terrain is defined by a series of deep canyons and seasonal drainages, including Henderson Canyon, Rough Canyon, and Davis Canyon, which cut through the steep topography south of the river.

Several named springs, such as Chatterton Spring, Welcome Spring, and Christenson Spring, indicate the hydrological importance of this area beyond the main river channel. To the south, the Yago Creek Access Area and a network of named trails like Weasel TRL and Wolf Run suggest a landscape managed for recreation and conservation. The map also traces various creek systems, from Dempsey Cr to the more remote Beaverdam Cr, illustrating the complex watershed of these Idaho highlands.