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2013 Map of Givens Hot Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Givens Hot Springs serves as the focal point for this section of the Snake River valley, where the border between Canyon Co and Owyhee Co follows the winding river channel. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Mora Canal, Opalene Ditch, and Nicholson Ditch, which support the agricultural life of the high desert. Historical river crossings are evidenced by the locations of the Warm Springs Ferry and Bernard Ferry, highlighting the river's role as both a barrier and a thoroughfare for early travel in the region.

Prominent geographical markers like Pickles Butte and Map Rock stand out against the terraced valley, while the river itself is choked with numerous named landforms such as Goldeneye Island, Raccoon Island, and Current Island. The presence of the Sunrise Skypark Airport near the springs reflects more modern developments in this rural stretch of Idaho, while Deadhorse Canyon and Hardtrigger Cr suggest the rugged character of the terrain just beyond the irrigated fields.