2020 Map of Buckhorn Canyon

About this map

The southern reaches of the Sawtooth National Forest dominate this high-desert landscape in Cassia County, where the topography is defined by a series of north-draining canyons and ridges. Named drainages such as Buckhorn Canyon and Big Cottonwood Creek carve through the terrain, punctuated by vital water sources like Buckhorn Spring and Whiskey Spring. The map reveals a transition from the public forest lands into the ranching country to the northeast, where settlements like Garrard Ranch and Iversons are situated along the lower elevations. Historic nomenclature is present in features like Robber Gulch and Pickett Hollow, suggesting a storied past of early transit and hideouts. A network of primitive routes and connectors, including the Cave Creek Connector, links these remote drainages, while more established roads like Mountain Road provide access to the valley floor.