2023 Map of Severe Spring

About this map

Sawtooth National Forest dominates this high-elevation terrain in Cassia County, where the southern reaches of the Cottonwood Ridge meet the northern drainages of Trapper Creek. The landscape is defined by a dense network of seasonal and perennial springs, such as Severe Spring and Buckbrush Spring, which historically supported the high-altitude ranching and timber activities in the area. Evidence of early mountain industry is found along Sawmill Creek, while Durfee Meadow provides a notable clearing within the timbered slopes. Extensive forest service trails, including the Big Cottonwood Trl and Cave Canyon Trl, crisscross the ridges and canyons, reflecting the long-standing use of these public lands for transit and resource management. The map also captures Indigenous presence through traditionally named routes such as Nammi'i Naakwaite and Pasi'i Naakwaite, which traverse the southern draws near Dammer Spring.