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2013 Map of Elkhorn Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Elkhorn Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Thousand Springs Valley and the Lost River Range dominate this high-desert landscape in Custer County. The map details a transition from the level bottomlands of the Big Lost River to the steep, wooded slopes of the Challis National Forest. Human activity is centered on ranching and water management, evidenced by the Elkhorn Ranch and the intricate network of irrigation and drainage including the Chilly Canal.

Lower elevations are defined by broad geographical features such as Barton Flats and the Cedar Creek Bar, while the mountain topography is carved by numerous drainages like Vance Canyon and Sawmill Gulch. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the rural road network, including the Old Chilly Rd and San Felipe Ranch Rd, which connect remote outposts and spring-fed sites like Whiskey Springs and Coyote Spring.