2017 Map of Hamer

About this map

Hamer sits at a critical junction of high-desert water and infrastructure, defined by a network of drainage features and volcanic landforms. The settlement is positioned near Hamer Lake and the Hamer Ditch, surrounded by a complex of smaller bodies of water including Sandhole Lake, Leavitz Pond, and the curiously named Rat Farm Pond. The landscape is dominated by the volcanic rises of Beacon Butte and Raumaker Butte, which break the flat terrain of the northern Snake River Plain. This 2017 survey illustrates a modern transport corridor where the N Old Butte Hwy and Interstate 15 run parallel, slicing through the desert landscape. To the north, the flow of Camas Cr and Warm Cr highlights the vital role of riparian corridors in this arid environment, while the grid of rural roads like Egin-Hamer Rd and Ball Rd connects the scattered water features to the small community hub.