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2013 Map of Monument

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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Payette National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Valley County, where the terrain is defined by dramatic ridgelines and a complex network of seasonal drainages. Rising above the deep canyons, Lookout Mtn and the associated Lookout Mtn Ridge serve as central landmarks, while Big Creek Ridge and Buck Point frame the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The area's water system is intricate, with Milk Lake feeding into small creeks like Milk Cr.

The nomenclature of the region suggests a rugged history of exploration and prospecting, evidenced by colorful labels such as Holy Terror Cr, E Fork Holy Terror Cr, and Monumental Cr. Smaller tributaries like Talc Cr, Chalk Cr, and Copper Cr point toward the mineral diversity that likely drew early interest to this portion of central Idaho. This survey provides a precise record of these interior forest lands, where primary access is limited to trails and unimproved roads.