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2013 Map of Sheep Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Middle Fork Boise River and N Fork Boise R converge in the northwestern corner of this territory, marking a significant hydrological junction within the Boise National Forest. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainages, including Sheep Creek and its many branches such as the E Fork Sheep Cr and S Fork Sheep Cr. These waterways cut through the high elevations of the Boise Mountains, where Sheep Mtn serves as a prominent landmark on the eastern boundary.

Transportation is limited to the corridor following the river, where route 268 provides access to the Troutdale Campground. The map illustrates the rugged isolation of the Elmore County and Boise County border, where steep drainages like Devils Cr and Rattlesnake Cr dominate the interior. This layout reflects the area's primary role as a managed forest and recreational wilderness rather than a site of permanent settlement.