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2010 Map of Hamer

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Hamer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Hamer sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Jefferson County, defined by a complex network of volcanic buttes and seasonal water bodies. The terrain is punctuated by significant landmarks like Beacon Butte and Raumaker Butte, which rise above a plain crisscrossed by early transportation routes and irrigation infrastructure. The map shows the path of N Old Hwy 91 and the N Old Butte Hwy, reflecting the historic corridors of movement through this part of the Snake River Plain.

Hydraulic management is evident through features such as Hamer Ditch, which connects local water resources like Hamer Lake and Sandhole Lake to the surrounding land. North of the main settlement, several specialized water features are noted, including Rat Farm Pond, Willow Pond, and Leavitz Pond. These sites, along with the meandering courses of Camas Creek, Beaver Creek, and Warm Creek, indicate a landscape where water and agriculture were carefully balanced in a semi-arid environment.