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2013 Map of Rays Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Camas Creek meanders through this portion of Jefferson County, Idaho, feeding into a complex network of wetlands and water management systems. The terrain is defined by low-lying basins and scattered volcanic features like Table Butte and Clay Butte. This 2013 survey illustrates the extensive irrigation infrastructure that supports the region, including the Independent Ditch, Jackett Canal, and Holly Canal, which channel water toward Mud Lake and Rays Lake. The southern edge of the Camas National Wildlife Refuge is accessed via Camas Refuge Rd, highlighting the area's role as a critical habitat.

Water levels are clearly managed through features such as the Rays Lake Pump and the Rays Lake Canal, while localized depressions have formed smaller water bodies like Muskrat Pond and Two-way Pond. Higher ground at Bunker Hill and The Breaks provides a contrast to the surrounding marshlands. This map is an essential resource for understanding the early 21st-century hydrology and land use in this specific corner of the Snake River Plain.