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2013 Map of Ziegler Basin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The East Fork Salmon River carves a path through this high-elevation landscape within the Challis National Forest, providing a vital water source for the surrounding drainage systems. The map reveals a complex network of topographical depressions and waterways, including Woods Basin, Joe Jump Basin, and the namesake Ziegler Basin. These natural collection points are fed by numerous small tributaries such as Spud Cr, Fox Cr, and Herd Cr.

Human activity in this part of Custer County is primarily defined by the primitive road network that follows the natural contours of the land. Key access routes like Spar Canyon Rd and Herd Creek Rd connect isolated points like Spar Canyon to the river valley. For genealogists and local historians, the specific naming of remote sites like Monument Gulch, Frisch Gulch, and Marco Spring provides precise geographical markers for early ranching or exploration efforts in the Idaho interior.