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2020 Map of Pocatello South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The southern reaches of Pocatello unfold where the city's residential and institutional grid meets the rising slopes of the Caribou National Forest. This survey highlights the complex interface between the high-elevation peaks, including Kinport Peak and Slate Mtn, and the critical infrastructure following the Portneuf River valley. The presence of Idaho State University and the Bannock County Courthouse anchors the urban core, while the historic Union Pacific RR line tracks the narrow corridor along S 5th Ave.

A dense network of recreational and access routes, such as the Sterling Justice and Rim Trail, illustrates the modern usage of the surrounding foothills. South of the city, the landscape transitions into protected forest lands drained by the Gibson Jack Cr and Mink Cr systems. This map captures the unique geographic position of the city as a gateway to the Pocatello Range, balancing civic development with the preservation of landmarks like Red Hill.