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2013 Map of McMullen Basin

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of McMullen Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The high basins and drainages of Sawtooth National Forest define this 2013 survey of southern Twin Falls County. The landscape is structured around several significant depressions, including McMullen Basin, Horse Basin, and Cottonwood Basin, which serve as catchments for a complex network of seasonal and perennial water sources. Managed water resources are prominent throughout the area, evidenced by the presence of the Dry Fork Reservoir, Upper Burnt Cr Reservoir, and Williams Reservoir.

Evidence of traditional land use and cattle ranching persists at McMullen Cow Camp, located near the southern boundary of the map. The rugged topography is punctuated by numerous springs, such as Moonshine Spring, Squaw Joe Spring, and Goat Springs, which provide vital water in an arid environment. Deep drainages like Squaw Joe Canyon and prominent elevations such as N Cottonwood Ridge illustrate the difficult terrain that characterizes this portion of the Idaho backcountry.