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2017 Map of Elkhorn Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Elkhorn Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Thousand Springs Valley dominates the western portion of this 2017 survey, where a complex network of wetlands and seasonal water bodies defines the floor of this Custer County basin. The agricultural and ranching heritage of the region is evident in the layout of irrigation works like the Chilly Canal and ranch roads such as San Felipe Ranch Rd and Old Chilly Rd. These routes skirt the edge of the valley, connecting outlying areas like Barton Flats and Cedar Creek Bar to the larger landscape.

To the east, the terrain shifts dramatically into the high elevations of the Challis National Forest and the peaks of the Lost River Range. This area is characterized by steep glacial features and alpine waters, including Merriam Lake and Pass Lake. The transition from the marshy lowlands of the Big Lost River to the high mountain corridors of Leatherman Pass illustrates the stark topographical diversity of central Idaho.