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2017 Map of Opalene Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Snake River waters define the northern border of this Idaho landscape, where the Canyon Co and Owyhee Co line meets the river's path. The terrain is a complex network of agricultural irrigation and high-desert relief. Named for its prominent natural features, the area includes the distinctive Elephant Butte and Shares Snout, which overlook a series of dry drainages like Rats Nest Gulch and Opalene Gulch.

Agricultural development is evident through the extensive canal system, including the Deer Flat Low Line Canal and the Opalene Ditch, which redirect water to the fertile areas near the riverbanks. The presence of Fruit Island and Dilley Island within the river channel suggests a history of river-dependent land use. Moving south, the map transitions into more isolated territory marked by reliable water sources such as Alkali Spring and Upper Rats Nest Spring.