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2023 Map of Bone

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The settlement of Bone serves as a remote hub where the Blackfoot Mountains meet the high desert drainage of Willow Creek. This landscape is defined by its complex volcanic and tectonic history, notably preserved in the Willow Creek Lava Field and the surrounding peaks like Ziegler Mtn and Birch Creek Mtn. The terrain is deeply etched by a network of seasonal and perennial waterways including Mud Creek and the culturally named Bavahope Naokwaide.

A small grid of backcountry roads connects the sparse homesteads and ranching interests of this Idaho borderland. Routes such as Bone Rd and Sellers Creek Rd navigate the steep gradients of Coyote Ridge and the Double W Divide, reflecting a modern land use pattern that remains tied to traditional high-country grazing and transit. The map traces the boundary between Bonneville and Bingham Counties, highlighting a region where the vast topography of the Snake River Plain begins its ascent into the mountains.