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1986 Map of Davis Mountain

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Davis Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Davis Mountain dominates the high plateau country of south-central Idaho, where the boundary between Camas and Gooding Counties cuts across the sagebrush and rangeland. This mid-1980s provisional survey illustrates a landscape defined by seasonal water and intricate drainage systems, including the headwaters of Cottonwood Creek and the winding course of Clover Creek. The topography is marked by several named water sources such as Big Spring, Erma Spring, and Hobby Spring, which were vital for livestock and early land use.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but specific, from the industrial Gravel Pit in the south to the Radio Tower atop the peak. Networked 4WD tracks provide the primary access to features like Davis Flats and Little Perkins Flat. The map also captures the distinct branching of East Fork Clover Creek and Catchall Creek, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns of the high desert before modern development could alter the land.