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2020 Map of Jump Creek Canyon

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Jump Creek Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Owyhee Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in southwestern Idaho, carved by the deep drainage of Jump Creek Canyon. Central to the map is the recreationally significant Jump Creek Falls, where Jump Creek cuts through steep rhyolite cliffs. The terrain is marked by distinct geographical landmarks such as Windy Point and the high elevation of French John Hill, providing a detailed look at the complex topography of the Sands Basin area.

Water management and natural springs are vital in this arid environment, evidenced by Wildcat Spring and the Big Pass Reservoir. Transportation is limited to rugged tracks like Sands Basin Rd and Poison Creek Grade Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. This survey illustrates the intersection of drainage systems like Poison Creek and Squaw Creek with the high peaks of Buck Mtn, reflecting the area's use for rangeland and outdoor exploration.