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2010 Map of Cottonwood Peak

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Cottonwood Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Cottonwood Valley lies at the heart of this Idaho landscape, where the drainage of Cottonwood Creek has carved a complex network of canyons and gulches. The terrain is defined by its deep vertical relief, moving from the heights of Cottonwood Peak down through family-named landmarks like Walker Gulch and Jacobson Creek. The presence of the Treasureton Canal in the southern reaches of the quadrangle indicates the vital importance of water management in this high-altitude environment, supporting the small settlements at Hog Wallow and the surrounding valley floor.

Researchers and genealogists can trace the local road system, including Cottonwood Rd, as it follows the natural contours of the land past Mine Hollow and Tough Hollow. The map also captures the intricate hydrography of the region, from the seasonal flows of Dry Creek to the reliable waters of Time Spring, illustrating the interplay between the watershed and the remote mountain topography of Bannock County.