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2017 Map of Cherry Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Squaw Butte dominates this high-desert landscape along the boundary of Payette and Gem Counties, where a network of seasonal drainages and steep-walled canyons defines the terrain. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching and grazing region characterized by significant landforms like Big Flat and Willow Ridge. A complex system of intermittent streams, including Big Willow Cr, Rock Cr, and Sucker Cr, flows through deep cuts such as Cold Spring Canyon and Cherry Gulch.

Water remains the primary driver of geography here, with features like Lower Corral Creek Spring providing essential points of interest in an otherwise arid environment. Evidence of local navigation and land use is visible through the positioning of Four Mile Rd and Big Flat Rd, which trace the accessible ridges and plateaus. This 2017 survey provides a precise look at the drainage patterns into Big Cottonwood Cr and the numerous canyons, including Minnis Canyon and Wood Canyon, that segment the eastern reach of the quadrangle.