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2017 Map of Davis Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mount Bennett Hills dominate the central portion of this 2017 survey, where the border of Camas and Gooding Counties cuts through the high desert of south-central Idaho. The landscape is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainage and perennial springs, such as Deer Spring, Big Spring, and Hobby Spring, which serve as critical water sources in an otherwise arid environment. The map shows the southern edge of the Camas Prairie in the northeast, a region known for its historical importance as a camas lily harvesting ground for Indigenous peoples.

Evidence of human activity is primarily limited to the south, where Hill City Rd traverses the terrain. The topography is rugged, with significant vertical features like Davis Mtn and numerous named canyons including Perkins Gulch and Timber Gulch. This data-rich topographic study provides a clear view of the complex hydrology of the E Fork Clover Cr and Clover Cr headwaters, essential for understanding the local cattle ranching and migration routes of the modern era.