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2017 Map of Cedar Creek Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cedar Creek Reservoir serves as a focal point for this high-desert portion of southern Idaho, where water management is etched into the landscape through a network of springs and canyons. The terrain is defined by distinct landmarks named for early figures and geographic features, such as John Boyd Flat, Bud Lewis Hill, and Calhoun Butte. These labels suggest a history of ranching and land use in a region where reliable water sources like Mauldin Springs and Clark Spring were essential for survival.

Transportation across this arid expanse is facilitated by primitive routes such as Three Creek Rd and House Creek Rd, which navigate the various coulees and plateaus. The map details the transition from flatlands like Goose Pasture to more dramatic elevation changes near Monument Canyon and the Sugarloaf. This survey provides an inventory of the physical geography and hydrology that dictates the movement of people and livestock through the northern reaches of the Great Basin.