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2013 Map of Opalene Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Snake River frontage and intricate irrigation networks define this landscape on the Canyon and Owyhee county line. The waterway is punctuated by landforms like Fruit Island and Dilley Island, while the eastern plains are crisscrossed by the Conroy Lateral, Deer Flat Low Line Canal, and Mutch Lateral. These engineering features reflect the vital agricultural transformation of the Idaho desert.

Moving away from the river, the terrain rises sharply into a series of named heights and drainages. Prominent landmarks such as Elephant Butte, French John Hill, and Liberty Butte provide vantage points over the surrounding country. The settlement of Sommercamp sits at the junction of Sommer Camp Rd and French John Rd, serving as a central point between the arid uplands of Opalene Gulch and the seasonal flows of Squaw Creek. Notable water sources like Alkali Spring and Coyote Spring remain critical markers in this high-desert environment.