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2017 Map of Norton Ridge

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Norton Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Middle Fork Salmon River marks the southeastern boundary of this high-elevation wilderness, where the borders of Boise National Forest and Challis National Forest converge. This 2017 survey details a landscape defined by dramatic relief and a complex network of drainages, including Canyon Creek, Marble Creek, and White Creek. Central to the terrain is Norton Ridge, which culminates at Norton Ridge Peak.

Numerous alpine tributaries like S Fork Norton Cr and Red Bluff Cr flow through deep canyons, illustrating the watershed patterns that feed the larger Salmon River system. The presence of Norton Lake high on the ridge and the intersection of the Valley Co Custer Co line provide essential reference points for researchers tracking the historical boundaries and natural features of this interior Idaho forest region.