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2011 Map of Sheep Creek Spring

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sheep Creek Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sheep Creek Spring and its surrounding drainage systems define this high-country landscape in Oneida County. The area is characterized by a series of significant geographic depressions and water sources, including Ireland Canyon, Wood Canyon, and the notable Bull Pasture to the east. The land is etched by seasonal and permanent flows such as Sheep Creek and Deep Creek, which dictate the local topography and have historically influenced the movement through this region.

A sparse network of roads, many named for the very features they navigate, provides access across the terrain. Routes like Sheep Creek Rd, Ireland Canyon Rd, and S Smith Rd trace the path of the canyons and springs. Further south, Smith Canyon and Stark Canyon underscore the deeply dissected nature of this Idaho territory, where Wood Canyon Spring serves as a critical water point in an otherwise arid and demanding environment.