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2020 Map of Curtis Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Elk Mountains dominate the southern landscape of this high-desert region, where the Owyhee Co Twin Falls Co line divides a network of drainage basins and vital water sources. The terrain is defined by a series of named draws and flats, most notably Curtis Draw and Mud Flat Draw, which channel seasonal runoff toward the complex headwaters of Devil Cr and Wilson Creek.

Survival and land use in this arid Idaho corridor revolve around reliable water points. A string of namesake springs, including Whiteside Spring, Basque Spring, and Pinkston Spring, provide critical anchors for local history and ranching. The presence of Deadwood Ln and Three Creek Rd indicates the primary routes through this territory, connecting the high country near Mud Flat Hill to the lower basins. The map illustrates a landscape of deep canyons and volcanic ridges, capturing the isolation and geological character of the borderlands.