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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 portion of Elmore County, defining a high-elevation landscape marked by an intricate network of seasonal drainage and vital water sources. The map reflects a remote Idaho terrain where water was the primary concern for anyone traversing the area, evidenced by the dense concentration of named points such as Whiskey Spring, Doe Spring, and Sterpernell Spring. These reliable water holes, along with features like Devils Dive, suggest a geography that required careful navigation by cattlemen or early explorers.

Evidence of mineral exploration appears in the form of several Prospect labels scattered across the high ridges, particularly near the northern boundary. The drainage systems of King Hill Creek, Thorn Creek, and King Creek carve deep through the plateau, creating a complex series of gulches and draws. A sparse network of 4wd tracks provides the only modern access, tracing the same difficult routes that likely served the region's earliest prospectors and ranchers.