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2023 Map of Horse Heaven Creek

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Horse Heaven Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Kilts sits at the northern edge of a landscape defined by deep canyons and prominent volcanic peaks in this modern survey. The terrain is marked by steep ridges like Axehandle Ridge and the heights of Coyote Mtn, which overlook a complex network of seasonal drainages. Water sources are critical identifiers in this part of Jefferson County, with features like Sand Spring, Box Springs, and Buttercup Spring providing fixed points in the arid environment. The map details the significant topographic rise of Horse Heaven Mtn and the namesake Horse Heaven Creek, reflecting the area's geological character.

Local history and ranching patterns are evident through the naming of features such as Peg Gulch, Studhorse Canyon, and Mays Reservoir. The isolation of the terrain is clear, with Ne Gosner RD serving as one of the few named corridors through the varied buttes, including Ironside Butte and Sugarloaf Butte. This document offers an exact view of the modern drainage and elevation patterns across the Horse Heaven Creek quadrangle.