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2011 Map of Paradise

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Paradise sits at the base of the mountains where the Clark Fork river bends sharply, serving as a primary settlement node in Sanders County. The local landscape is defined by the steep elevation changes between the river valley and high points like Deemer Peak and Henry Peak. Evidence of the area's civic and social foundations are found in the Paradise Post Office and two distinct burial sites, including Paradise Cemetery and a second Cemetery further north.

Transport and water dominate the valley floor, with the Smiley Slough creating a complex waterway system alongside the main river channel. The map reveals a network of mountain roads and drainage paths, such as Henry Creek and McLaughlin Creek, which carve through the terrain. To the southeast, Hugo Canyon and Paradise Gulch illustrate the dramatic natural topography that surrounds the town and influences the placement of local thoroughfares like River Rd and Round House Rd.