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2023 Map of Crater Rings

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Crater Rings volcanic landmarks dominate this Elmore County landscape, south of the modern transit corridors. This high desert terrain is defined by the diagonal passage of the Old Oregon Trail Hwy and Old Hwy 30, which follow the historic path of western migration across the Snake River Plain. The small railroad-associated settlements of Cleft and Sebree sit along this corridor, reflecting the region's long-standing reliance on through-travel and transportation infrastructure.

Water is sparse in this environment, primarily limited to the seasonal flow of Canyon Creek, which meanders across the southern sections of the quadrangle. Local access is facilitated by a network of descriptive roads such as Main Cinder Butte Rd and Ditto Creek Rd. The map illustrates the structured township and range system, including t2s r5e, which overlays the volcanic geology and arid rangeland.