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2017 Map of Curtis Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Elk Mountains and the high desert plains of the Owyhee Plateau dominate this 2017 survey area along the border of Owyhee and Twin Falls counties. This landscape is defined by its critical water sources, with numerous named springs such as Granite Spring, Basque Spring, and Whiteside Spring providing essential life in an otherwise arid environment. The map details a complex network of seasonal drainages and draws, including Curtis Draw and Mud Flat Draw, which carve through the terrain toward the northern reaches of the quadrangle.

Transportation is limited to a few established routes like Three Creek Rd and Deadwood Ln, reflecting the remote and sparsely populated nature of this ranching country. High points like Mud Flat Hill overlook the expansive Mud Flat, while the southern portion of the map transitions into the higher elevations of the mountains. This data from the U.S. Geological Survey preserves the specific locations of geographic landmarks and water rights vital to the history of southern Idaho.