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2013 Map of Browns Bench South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The high plateau of Browns Bench dominates this landscape, straddling the state line between Twin Falls County, Idaho, and Elko County, Nevada. The rugged canyon topography is defined by significant vertical relief, with China Mtn rising above deep drainages such as Deer Canyon and North Canyon. Water is a critical element in this arid environment, represented by the expansive Salmon Falls Cr Reservoir on the eastern edge and numerous isolated water sources like Jim Leo Spring, Burnt Cabin Spring, and Monument Springs.

Isolated homesteads and ranching sites are scattered throughout the draws, including China Creek Ranch, Harrell Place, and Duncan Place. These locations, along with Mahannah Cabin, suggest a history of remote seasonal habitation or livestock management in the high desert. To the south, geological landmarks like Player Butte and the curiously named Steamboat and Little Tug formations provide distinct navigational markers for those tracing historical land use and travel routes across the borderlands.