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2017 Map of Basin

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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The agricultural edge of Oakley gives way to the high desert and mountain slopes of the Sawtooth National Forest in this recent survey. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, with water features ranging from irrigation infrastructure like the Summit Cr Ditch to natural thermal features such as Warm Spring and Hot Spring. These water sources are vital in an arid region where life and transport historically followed the drainages of Birch Cr and Mill Cr.

Tracing the foothills south of town reveals topographic landmarks like Camel Rock and the prominent Middle Mountain. The presence of the Basin Cem near the junction of Pole Line Rd and Basin Rd marks a historic center for local families and settlers. Rural routes like Goose Creek Rd weave through the southern section of the quadrangle, illustrating the continued reliance on these established corridors to navigate the varied elevations of the Snake River Plain's southern margin.