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2011 Map of Shafer Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Shafer Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Shafer Butte and the surrounding high-elevation terrain of the Boise Ridge define this landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map centers on the recreation-focused geography of Bogus Basin, featuring the detailed layout of the Bogus Basin Winter Sports Area and the Shafer Butte Picnic Area. This area serves as a primary hub for mountain activity, where multiple forks of local drainages like Macks Creek and Bogus Creek originate along the ridge line.

Several distinctive geological landmarks are noted, including Castle Rock, Sugarloaf Rock, and Coyote Rock, providing specific points of reference for those tracing historical trails or survey markers. Significant peaks such as Mores Mountain, Deer Point, and Doe Point offer further orientation across the Boise County topography. The network of forest development roads, including Boise Ridge Rd and Macks Creek Rd, illustrates the access patterns to this backcountry region north of the state capital.