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2013 Map of Packer John Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Packer John Mtn stands as a central landmark in this 2013 survey of the Boise National Forest, marking the high ground between the North Fork Payette River and the tributaries of the Scriver Creek system. The map documents a landscape defined by its timber and recreation value, with several established campsites along the river corridor including Big Eddy Campground, Cold Springs Campground, and Canyon Campground. The presence of the Yank Lad mine near the mountain peak provides a specific point of interest for those researching local mining history and early mountain claims.

Transportation through the drainage is dictated by the steep topography of the North Fork Range, with Packer John Rd providing access to the interior. Moving toward the southeast corner, the terrain transitions into more developed residential planning near Warm Springs Cr, evidenced by named local routes such as Ridge View Dr and Stony Brook Ln. The boundary between Valley and Boise Counties runs through the northern section, following the ridges that separate these vital Idaho watersheds.