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2001 Map of Elba

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Elba
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

Elba Basin serves as the central focal point of this Cassia County landscape, where the small community of Elba is situated near the junction of several mountain drainages. The area is defined by the high elevations of the Sawtooth National Forest to the west and the Jim Sage Mountains to the east. A notable historical corridor, the Historic California National Trail, cuts through the center of the quadrangle, following the natural path provided by the Upper Raft River Valley. This route highlights the region's importance as a passage for westward migration.

Local genealogy and history are anchored at the Elba Cem and the small settlement at Clyde. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous hollows and springs, such as Savage Hollow Spring and Black Sand Spring, which provided essential water for livestock and early settlers. The map also identifies several peaks and landmarks, including Thunder Mountain and the high-altitude Elba Park, reflecting the transition from agricultural valley floor to protected forest land.