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2017 Map of Picabo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Picabo is the central hub of this high-desert landscape in Blaine County, where the valley floor meets the southern foothills of the Pioneer Mountains. This area is defined by a sophisticated irrigation network, with long-standing water rights reflected in Highline Ditch, Kilpatrick Ditch, and Lawson Ditch. These man-made channels diverge from Silver Creek, a notable spring-fed stream that meanders through the flats near the Picabo Airport.

The surrounding terrain transitions from the open Jasper Flats to the elevations of the Picabo Hills and Bradley Summit. For those researching local geography, numerous named springs such as Picabo Town Spring, Deerhorn Spring, and Red Rock Spring reveal the critical role of water in this semi-arid environment. Canyons like Sagehen Canyon and Schultz Canyon provide a detailed look at the drainage patterns of the upper reaches of the quadrangle.