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2017 Map of North Heglar Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sawtooth National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in the southern reaches of Idaho, where the Sublett Range meets a complex network of canyons and peaks. The map reveals a terrain defined by its water sources, essential for ranching and survival in this arid environment, including named features like Clint Palmer Spring, Bruce Young Spring, and the curiously named Mine Dump Spring. These springs are often the primary landmarks in remote drainages such as North Heglar Canyon and Pole Canyon.

Elevations rise to prominent heights at Cedar Creek Peak and Eagle Point, providing a framework for the various canyons like Sheep Canyon and Houtz Canyon that carve through the limestone and volcanic layers. The presence of Heglar Canyon Rd and various forest development roads suggests the long-standing use of this area for grazing and resource management, while the boundary of the Cassia Co and Power Co line marks the intersection of local jurisdictions in this backcountry.