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2023 Map of Deer Heaven Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Deer Heaven Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Deer Heaven Mtn rises above a rugged high-desert landscape in Elmore County, part of the broader Mount Bennett Hills system. This 2023 survey documents a terrain defined by an intricate network of drainages and isolated water sources essential for livestock and wildlife in this part of Idaho. Primary watercourses include King Hill Creek, Thorn Creek, and the West Fork King Hill Creek, which carve deep canyons through the basaltic uplands.

The map is a vital resource for tracing family-named landmarks and historical water rights, featuring a high density of named springs such as Whiskey Spring, Thoroughbred Spring, and Ground Hog Spring. These features, alongside Walker Gulch and Hall Gulch, illustrate how water availability has historically dictated the use of these hills. The area remains sparsely developed, with Hill City Rd providing the primary access through the northern reaches of the quadrangle.