Black Butte Hills dominate the topography of this high desert landscape, which is defined by an extensive network of water management infrastructure. The region's reliance on irrigation is evident in the complex system of canals and laterals, most notably the Milner-Gooding Canal and the North Shoshone Canal. These waterways snake through the arid terrain to support local ranching operations like those served by the Black Butte Ranch Airport. A series of small-scale impoundments, including Green Spring Reservoir, Big Draw Reservoir, and Tom Gooding Lake, are scattered across the northern sections, illustrating the critical nature of water storage in Lincoln County. The map also traces the path of Mammoth Cave Rd, which leads toward the geological features that give this quadrangle its name, alongside local thoroughfares such as Parker Gulch Rd and Upper Rd.
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1955 · Twin Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Hailey
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Thorn Creek SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Thorn Creek
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Twin Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Hailey
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Hailey
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1971 · Dietrich
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Tunupa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Shoshone
USGS Topo · 1:24,000