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2011 Map of High Prairie

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of High Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

High Prairie sits atop a high plateau in Elmore County, where a network of watercourses and rural roads defines the landscape of the early 21st century. The Malad River and Camas Creek flow across the southern half of the quadrangle, which is also marked by several small water management features like Francis Dam and Olson Dam. These structures, alongside Moores Spring and the drainage of Hall Gulch, reflect the critical role of water in this high-elevation Idaho environment.

Transportation through the region relies on a grid of established routes including High Prairie Rd, Hill City Rd, and the older alignment of Old Hwy 68. This 2011 survey captures the area before modern developments could alter the character of its ranching and grazing land. The presence of named features like Biswell Creek and Wild Horse Creek suggests a landscape shaped by long-standing local landmarks and family-named points of interest.