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2012 Map of Elk Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Elk Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Elk Mountain and the surrounding high country of Twin Falls County define this landscape along the Idaho-Nevada border. The map documents a complex drainage system where Axe Handle Creek, Deer Creek, and Deadwood Creek flow through high-elevation basins. Of particular interest to those studying local landmarks are the distinctively named formations in the south, including Mahogany Elephant Butte, Red Elephant Butte, and White Elephant Butte, which cluster near Lime Creek Basin.

Remote outposts and water sources are carefully noted, such as the Bull Camp site and numerous springs like Sagehen Spring and Chicken Spring. The network of forest roads, including NFD 300 TRL, provides a detailed look at how this high-desert terrain was accessed for grazing and land management in the early 21st century. The map serves as a primary source for identifying small water features and specific peaks within the Elk Mountains.