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2020 Map of Pioneerville

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Pioneerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Pioneerville sits within the high-elevation terrain of the Boise National Forest, serving as a focal point for the complex geography of the Boise Basin. This area is defined by a dense network of gulches and ridges that once fueled the region's mining industry, as evidenced by the Mascot Mine and the settlement at Washington Mill. The landscape is heavily dissected by waterways like Grimes Cr and Elk Creek, which flow through steep-sided drainage basins such as Hall Gulch and Illinois Gulch.

Evidence of the area's rugged frontier history is found at the Miner Grave near Miller Gulch, while high-altitude points like Wilson Peak and Halfmoon Point overlook the expansive Summit Flat. The network of forest roads, including the Henry Smith Whiskey Road and the Bear Run-Pilot Peak route, illustrates the modern management of this timber and mineral-rich landscape while following the historic paths of prospectors.