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2017 Map of Connor Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Sawtooth National Forest dominates this section of the Albion Mountains, where steep drainages and prominent ridges define the high-desert terrain of Cassia County. The landscape is characterized by a network of seasonal and perennial waters such as Cassia Cr and Howell Cr, alongside vital watering points like Howell Spring and Sibley Spring. This topographical survey captures the rural infrastructure of southern Idaho, featuring the small settlement of Connor at the junction of Elba-Almo Rd and Durfee Rd.

Tracing the geography reveals numerous canyons and hollows named for early ranching and homesteading families, including Kemp Hollow, Jones Hollow, and Cooney Hollow. The transition from the high peaks of Connor Ridge down into the Elba Basin illustrates the difficult passage for early travelers on routes like Howell Canyon Rd, while the Jim Sage Mountains rise in the southeast corner of the quadrangle.