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2011 Map of Newman Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Newman Peak serves as the central anchor for this mountainous region of Idaho, characterized by its deep canyons and legacy of mineral exploration. The drainage network is dominated by the South Fork Boise River, which receives water from numerous tributaries including Bear Creek, High Creek, and Bridge Creek. This landscape preserves the footprints of the area's mining history, with the Axolotl Mine, Old Sam Mine, and El Oro Mine positioned along the slopes and creek beds.

Elevations vary significantly across the terrain, rising from the Jones Gulch and Mill Canyon floors to the high points of Two Point Mountain and Newman Peak. Remote water features like Little Bear Lake and the branching paths of Skeleton Creek and Little Skeleton Creek illustrate the complex hydrology that shaped these valleys. Forest service roads weave through the topography, connecting the ridges and providing access to the various mine sites and high country basins.