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2013 Map of Deep Creek Peak

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Deep Creek Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Deep Creek Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of Power and Oneida counties. Reaching a prominent summit at Deep Creek Peak, the terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and named hollows, reflecting a history of local geographic naming. Deep incisions like Sawmill Canyon and Wheeler Canyon suggest a landscape long utilized for its natural resources, while names such as Reservoir Canyon point to water management efforts in this arid high-country environment.

Access to these remote heights is traced through specialized routes such as Portage Canyon Rd and Cow Canyon Rd. The southeast corner of the quadrangle shows the headwaters or passage of Bannock Cr, a vital water source in an otherwise high-relief region. The map provides a detailed look at the complex topography between Bear Hollow and Big Canyon, areas of interest for those studying the physical geography and ranching history of southern Idaho.