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2017 Map of Hawley Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Targhee National Forest dominates this section of eastern Idaho, where the complex terrain of the Big Hole Mountains transitions from high ridges down to the Snake River plain. The landscape is deeply incised by drainages such as Moody Cr and Lyons Cr, with prominent peaks like Lookout Mtn and Kelly Mtn providing significant relief. This 2017 survey reveals an intricate network of forest trails and primitive roads, including the Cabin Climb Trail and the curiously named Chalupa road, illustrating the modern recreational and resource management use of the forest.

Water management is a defining feature of the lower elevations, specifically where the Upper Waterfall Canal and Lower Waterfall Canal contour along the hillsides. The abundance of named springs, such as Hawley Spring, Buckhorn Spring, and Dora Spring, suggests a landscape where water sources were critical for early grazing and timber operations. Family-named landmarks like Buckskin Morgan Ridge and Graham Hollow point to a history of local land use that persists on the modern map.