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2017 Map of Curlew Junction

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Curlew Junction serves as the focal point of this arid high-desert landscape situated along the border of Idaho and Utah. The map delineates the northern reaches of the Curlew Valley, where water sources like Pilot Spring and Coyote Spring were essential for survival and livestock in this dry basin. The northern portion of the quadrangle is occupied by a section of the Sawtooth National Forest, specifically within the Raft River division, where the terrain begins its ascent from the valley floor.

A network of remote roads, including Wildcat Mountain Rd and W Wildcat Hills Rd, crisscrosses the township and range lines, indicating the area's use for ranching and public land management. The drainage of Duffy Cr cuts through the western sections, illustrating the sparse hydrological network that characterizes this region of Box Elder County. This survey provides a clear view of the intersection between federal forest lands and the open range before the turn of the 21st century.