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2020 Map of Severe Spring

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Severe Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Sawtooth National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Cassia County, where a complex network of springs and canyons defines the drainage patterns. The eponymous Severe Spring is located near the center of the sheet, surrounded by significant terrain features such as Cottonwood Ridge and Hudson Ridge. The distribution of water sources like North Water Spring, Buckbrush Spring, and Worm Corral Spring reveals the essential water management required for ranching and forest operations in this arid environment.

Transportation through these southern Idaho highlands is centered on the Oakley-Rogerson Rd, which traverses the rugged topography alongside routes like the Upper Walker Hollow Cutoff. The map traces several distinct drainage systems, including Big Cottonwood Cr, Trapper Cr, and the Dry Fork, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the area prior to modern environmental changes. Landmarks such as Durfee Meadow and Violets Hollow provide specific points of reference for local historians and land managers studying the historical usage of these public lands.