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2023 Map of Big Creek Ranch

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Big Creek Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Shoshone Basin defines the central topography of this landscape, where a complex network of high-desert drainage systems converges. This 2023 survey documents the intersection of public land management and natural hydrology, with the northeastern corner anchored by a portion of the Sawtooth National Forest. The map traces the vital movement of water through the arid terrain, anchored by the meandering path of Shoshone Creek and its various tributaries including Big Creek and Horse Creek.

Land use patterns are marked by long-standing infrastructure like the Basin-Cut-Off Rd and Basin Rd, which provide access through the open range. Strategic water sources such as Bull Spring and John Spring suggest the area's importance for local ranching and livestock movement. The presence of Hot Creek and Hannahs Fork further emphasizes the intricate watershed that supports this corner of Twin Falls County.