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2024 Map of Crater Rings SW

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Crater Rings SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Mountain Home Air Force Base dominates the eastern portion of this high-desert landscape in Elmore County, where the infrastructure of modern aviation meets the ancient course of the Snake River. This 2024 survey captures the precise layout of the base, including residential streets like Liberator St and Cedar St, set against a backdrop of desert drainage systems. To the northwest, the Orchard Combat Training Center straddles the line between Ada and Elmore counties, indicating the region's continued importance for military readiness.

The topography is defined by seasonal waterways and local access routes. Canyon Creek and Kwahate Naokwaide meander through the sagebrush plains, carving paths through the high plateau before reaching the river canyon to the south. Historically significant corridors like Grandview Rd and Simco Rd bisect the townships, providing a modern perspective on the road network that connects these training grounds and military installations to the surrounding Idaho desert.