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2011 Map of Papoose Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Papoose Peak serves as the central high point for this high-elevation Idaho County landscape, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of mountain drainages. The northern portion of the map features Papoose Lake and Coyote Spring, which feed into the headwaters of the regional creek systems. These waterways, including Papoose Creek, Golden Creek, and Cougar Creek, carve distinct paths through the high country, illustrating a landscape primarily managed for natural resources and forest conservation.

The distribution of named features suggests a wilderness character, with prominent landmarks such as Black Butte and Big Hill providing orientation for those navigating the backcountry. This 2011 survey, incorporating US Forest Service data, reflects the modern geography of the area, focusing on the intricate hydrology of streams like Goat Creek and Cliff Creek that flow toward the larger river basins beyond the quadrangle's edges.