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2020 Map of Crater Rings

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Crater Rings
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Crater Rings dominate the western landscape of this Elmore County survey, marking a distinct geological formation amidst the high desert terrain. The map documents a critical transportation corridor where the Old Oregon Trail Hwy runs parallel to a major rail line, cutting diagonally across the high plains. Small rail-side settlements like Cleft and Sebree serve as modern markers of this historical transit route.

Ephemeral water systems like Canyon Cr wind through the southern townships, defining the drainage patterns of the area. This 2020 edition provides a contemporary look at the intersection of local infrastructure and historical pathways, including Simco Cutoff Rd and Old Hwy 30, which follow the legacy of pioneer movement through southern Idaho. The grid-based township and range system, including t2s r5e, organizes the vast open spaces between these transit lines.