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2010 Map of Riley Butte

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Riley Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Riley Butte and the surrounding high country of Washington County define this landscape, where the drainage patterns of the Snake River watershed are meticulously detailed. The terrain is characterized by prominent elevations like Tennison Ridge and Willow Ridge, which separate several significant creek systems. Water remains the primary shaper of the land, with Milk Creek and North Crane Creek carving through the valleys. The presence of Denton Spring suggests the localized importance of water sources in this high-elevation environment.

Transportation through this part of Idaho is limited to a sparse network of unpaved routes, such as Riley Butte Rd and Big Flat Rd, which trace the contours of the hills. The map highlights the intersection of natural features and rural access, showing how Sheep Creek Rd follows the winding path of Sheep Creek through Road Gulch. This data-driven look at the topography serves as a precise record of the area's physical geography in the early 21st century.