2023 Map of Prairie

About this map

Prairie and the surrounding high country of the Boise National Forest define this 2023 survey of Elmore County. The landscape is marked by a transition from the level terrain of Smith Prairie in the south to the complex drainage systems and peaks of the northern interior. Significant elevations such as Rattlesnake Mtn and Lava Mtn overlook a dense network of gulches and creeks, including Rattlesnake Creek and Smith Creek. The area is accessible via the Prairie-Pine Road and an extensive system of backcountry routes like the Lava Ridge Trail and Devils Creek Trail. To the northeast, high-elevation water bodies like North Star Lake and Potter Lake sit near the edges of the Boise National Forest, illustrating the remote character of this mountainous region and its importance for modern forest management and recreation.