2011 Map of Palisades Dam

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Palisades Dam stands as the central engineering feat of this Idaho landscape, controlling the waters that form the expansive Palisades Reservoir. To the northwest, the settlement of Palisades and the Camp Little Lemhi facility occupy the banks of the Snake River before it enters the impoundment. The terrain is characterized by a series of steep drainages including Sawmill Canyon, Elbow Canyon, and Booth Canyon, which cut through the high country surrounding Sheep Creek Peak. Downstream from the dam, the river corridor is navigated by forest development roads, while the southern reaches of the reservoir reveal historic river crossings such as Edwards Ferry. The geography transitions from the flat expanse of Deer Flat to the dramatic overlooks at Calamity Point and Van Point, illustrating the complex intersection of water management and natural mountain topography.