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2001 Map of Severe Spring

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Severe Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

Sawtooth National Forest dominates this Idaho landscape, where the high terrain of Dry Cottonwood Ridge and Hudson Ridge is defined by a complex network of seasonal water sources and canyons. The namesake Severe Spring is one of many vital points mapped here, including Big Pipe Spring, Chokesberry Spring, and Dummer Spring, which suggest the historic importance of reliable water for livestock and travel in this arid region.

The human geography is marked by a network of 4WD tracks and named drainages such as Sawmill Creek and Trapper Creek. Local nomenclature like Terrells Corral Creek and Billys Hole Creek points to the area's grazing history. The topography is deeply incised by features such as Cave Canyon and Walker Hollow, creating a specialized environment where small springs like Buckbrush Spring were critical landmarks for forest navigation.