2011 Map of Safety Creek

About this map

Marble Creek and its many tributaries carve through this high-altitude landscape of Valley County, defining the drainage patterns between Lookout Mountain Ridge and Shellrock Ridge. The map documents a sparse human imprint in a region dominated by steep terrain and watercourses, most notably at the Venable Mine near the northwestern boundary. Small named locations such as Belleco and Black Pole suggest isolated mountain outposts or survey points within the Forest Service lands. The intricate stream network, including the vividly named South Fork Holy Terror Creek and Dynamite Creek, reveals a landscape shaped by narrow canyons and seasonal runoff. For the researcher, this 2011 survey provides a baseline of the modern forest road network as it intersects with long-established geographical features and small-scale mining history.