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1986 Map of Deer Heaven Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Deer Heaven Mountain dominates this high-altitude corner of Idaho-Elmore County, where a network of ephemeral water sources and rugged drainage systems define the landscape. This mid-1980s provisional study documents a region shaped by resource exploration and natural hydrology, evidenced by several prospect locations and a series of distinctively named water points. The map reveals a reliance on isolated springs such as Whiskey Spring, Blackhawk Spring, and Bourbon Spring, which likely served as vital landmarks for those traversing the area.

Drainage patterns are clearly established by King Hill Creek and its West Fork, alongside the steep descent of Devils Dive and the branching paths of Thorn Creek. Navigation across this high-country terrain is primary restricted to 4wd tracks, which connect the various gulches and ridges. The presence of multiple named springs, including Sterpernell Spring and Scrub Spring, suggests a landscape where water was a key factor in movement and land use.