Silver Valley--terrain question (Boise: zoning, to move, area)

[eyetech]

I love to Google Earth places and really follow the terrain. The Silver Valley looks awesome in 3-D, but kind of scary, too. Looks like all of the towns are in these narrow (reeeeaallly n-a-r-r-o-w) valleys, dwarfed by the mountains on all sides and would be completely flooded out at least annually. True? Any long-time locals or geologists out there with two cents? Thanks!

[eyetech]

Okay, so I'm answering my own thread now; kind of like talking to myself--normal enough, right? Actually, I'd really like to know about this. I've been looking at the panhandle area of Idaho for over a year, and am suddenly in a position to possibly go there. I'll be leaving Colorado in the next few weeks, hopefully, and would sure like to know where I'm headed! I know, it sounds weird, but besides praying a lot, I'm hoping to research as much as possible before I go. If this doesn't pan out, I might try to stay with family in Montana or Washington (or CA, or AZ, or NE if need be.) Any help with the Silver Valley terrain question (particularly about flooding) or where I can look that subject up is much appreciated. Thanks CD.com

[Torrie]

Sure wish I could help you, but I'm not familiar with the area. I did find a website that had a lot of info on the area, maybe you've seen it all ready. It's silver-vally.com. You know you could call the planning and zoning dept and ask them what the flood impact might be. You can also go to fema.org and search by address for flood maps. Just an idea, hope that helps.

[eyetech]

Thank you, Torrie. I will look into that, especially since I find myself able to move much more quickly than I though. I'll be replying to your thread about Boise, also.