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2011 Map of Lightning Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lightning Ridge rises above a complex drainage system in this Boise National Forest landscape, where numerous tributaries feed into the larger river systems of Valley County. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features like the Lightning Creek Rocks and the deeply carved Box Canyon at the edge of the quadrangle. High-altitude hydrology is the central theme here, with water flowing from the Granite Basin through Hailey Creek and Granite Creek toward the southern valleys.

Industrial and forest management infrastructure is visible through a network of designated forest roads, including the Granite Basin Rd and Nat For Dev Rd 557. These routes provide access to the area's prominent peaks and vantage points such as Scott Mountain and Lookout Canyon. The map details the remote character of the Idaho backcountry during the early 21st century, illustrating how the natural topography dictates the paths of both water and mountain access roads.