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2023 Map of Nibbs Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Malta sits at the eastern edge of this Idaho landscape where the high peaks of the Cotterel Mountains meet the wide Raft River Valley. The terrain is defined by dramatic vertical relief, falling from the high ridges of the Jim Sage Mountains in the southwest toward the alluvial plains carved by Cassia Creek. This drainage system is a lifeline in the high desert, supported by numerous upland water sources including Nibbs Spring, Rice Spring, and McClenden Spring.

Modern ranching and local transit are reflected in the naming of rural routes such as Ward Sheep Ranch Rd, Sears Ln, and Gamble Ln. These labels, combined with the presence of Nibbs Creek and Rice Creek, document the ongoing importance of water rights and grazing land in Cassia County. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of public land management and private holdings in the early 21st century.