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2017 Map of Kelton Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Kelton Pass serves as a vital geographic notch where the Black Pine Mountains meet the Raft River Mountains, straddling the border between Idaho and Utah. This high-altitude corridor within the Sawtooth National Forest is defined by a complex network of intermittent water sources, including Duffy Spring, Cedar Spring, and the aptly named Emigrant Spring. The presence of these springs across the arid Curlew Valley suggests the historical importance of this route for travelers navigating the basin and range terrain.

Local settlements like Hardup and Cedar Creek anchor the eastern foothills, connected by the long stretch of Cedar Creek Rd. The landscape is etched with drainage channels such as Tenmile Cr and Duffy Cr, which flow from prominent heights like Crystal Peak toward the valley floor. The map meticulously records the intersection of Cassia Co, Idaho, and Box Elder Co, Utah, documenting a rugged borderland of forest and high desert.