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2023 Map of Chalk Hills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Shoo Fly Cem sits along Shoofly Rd in a high desert landscape defined by deeply etched drainage systems. This southwestern Owyhee County terrain is dominated by the Chalk Hills to the south and east, where the land rises significantly above the creek beds. A network of rural desert tracks, including Mud Flat Rd and the Shoofly Cutoff RD, connects the scattered water sources and topographical features.

The hydrology of the area is characterized by seasonal watercourses like Shoofly Creek, Poison Creek, and Little Jacks Creek. The naming conventions of the landscape, from Waterspout Draw to Twentymile Gulch, reflect a history of transit and survival in an arid environment. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise record of these enduring landmarks and the essential road systems that serve this corner of Idaho.