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2017 Map of Horse Heaven Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Kilts sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape in Jefferson County, where the terrain is defined by a dense concentration of volcanic buttes and deeply cut canyons. The drainage network is particularly striking, with the central Horse Heaven Creek joined by Little Muddy Cr and Hawley Cr as they carve through the uplands. Water sources in this arid environment are highly localized, appearing as named points like Sand Spring, Box Springs, and Buttercup Spring.

Landmarks across the quadrangle reflect both the relief of the land and early grazing or mining history, featuring prominently named rises such as Ironside Butte, Sugarloaf Butte, and the long sweep of Axehandle Ridge. Small-scale water management is evident at Mays Reservoir in the northeast corner. This 2017 survey shows how modern infrastructure like NE Gosner Rd navigates the complex topography between Coyote Mtn and Horse Heaven Mtn.