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1986 Map of Dempsey Meadows

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

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Dempsey Meadows serves as the central focal point for this 1980s landscape, where the high-altitude drainage systems of Elmore, Camas, and Gooding Counties converge. The terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal and perennial watercourses, including the headwaters of Dempsey Creek and its tributary, East Fork Dempsey Creek. A prominent topographical landmark, The Knob, stands out in the northeastern quadrant, providing a fixed reference point above the surrounding gulches and creek beds.

Mapping by the U.S. Geological Survey reveals a remote area primarily shaped by hydrologic features such as Clover Creek and Blackburn Gulch. The intersection of multiple county lines across this high country highlights the jurisdictional complexity of managing these headwater regions. The presence of numerous unimproved roads and trails suggests a landscape utilized for seasonal ranching or resource management rather than permanent settlement during this era.