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2013 Map of Porcupine Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Porcupine Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Targhee National Forest dominates this Idaho landscape, where high-altitude water systems define the geography. The presence of the Marysville Canal and Yellowstone Canal near the Fall River illustrates the managed water resources crucial to the region. Several seasonal or permanent outposts are noted, such as Howell Ranch and Rock Creek Camp, which sit amidst a network of drainage features like Schaefer Creek and Rising Creek.

The terrain is marked by distinctive named depressions and rises, including Moose Draw and Cart Hollow. Small alpine water bodies like Bear Lake, Cub Lake, and Porcupine Lake are scattered across the forest, often located near ridge-lines like Falls River Ridge or Huckleberry Ridge Road. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the forest service infrastructure, naming specific routes like the Cave Falls Highway and Ashton-Flagg Ranch Road that connect these remote reaches.