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2013 Map of Cherry Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Squaw Butte dominates the southeastern quadrant of this terrain, marking a significant elevation in the high desert landscape along the border of Payette and Gem Counties. The area is defined by a series of drainages and named gulches that feed into larger systems like Big Willow Cr and Sucker Cr. These water sources were vital for early ranching efforts in this corner of Idaho, evidenced by landmarks such as Lower Corral Creek Spring and the aptly named Willow Ridge.

Remote roads like 4 Mile Rd and Lookout Rd provide access to the high plateaus of Big Flat and the depressions of Cold Spring Canyon. Names such as Indian Jakes and Cherry Gulch suggest a history of local land use and specific homesteading or grazing locations. The map illustrates the complex topography of the Boise River basin foothills, where the network of canyons including Minnis Canyon and Wood Canyon creates a rugged, deeply etched environment used primarily for rangeland.