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2023 Map of Cliffs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Cliffs and the surrounding high-desert ranchlands of Owyhee County are captured here in this modern study of Idaho's southwestern corner. The landscape is defined by its water management and sparse aviation infrastructure, anchored by Canyon Airport and the Whitby Reservoir near the junction of Deep Creek Rd and Juniper Mountain Loop Rd. Numerous family-named springs and drainages, including Dougherty Springs and Dave Shea Spring, indicate the historical importance of water rights in this arid terrain.

The topography transitions from the lower elevations near Wilson Creek to the prominent heights of South Mtn, where steep drainages like Vulcan Gulch and South Boulder Creek carve through the mountain slopes. The presence of Schoolhouse Gulch suggests the sites of early local education for the remote ranching community. The map provides a precise look at current road networks like S Mountain Rd as they navigate the complex system of creeks and ridges that have shaped this region for generations.