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2011 Map of Elkhorn Creek

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Elkhorn Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Thousand Springs Valley serves as the central corridor of this Custer County landscape, where the braided channels of the Big Lost River transition into a system of creeks and high-altitude flats. The presence of Elkhorn Ranch at the intersection of mountain drainage and valley floor illustrates the ranching heritage that has long defined this Idaho basin. The map reveals a complex network of seasonal and perennial water sources, including Thousand Springs Creek and Lone Cedar Creek, which feed the valley from surrounding canyons.

Evidence of early land use and access is visible in the network of local roads like Old Chilly Rd and San Felipe Ranch Rd. These routes connect distinct geographical features such as Barton Flats and Sawmill Gulch, providing researchers with a look at the infrastructure supporting remote ranching operations. The terrain markers, from the level expanse of Cedar Creek Bar to the depths of Vance Canyon, detail the topography of the Lost River range's foothills.