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1973 Map of Sheep Creek Spring

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Sheep Creek Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The North Hansel Mountains dominate the southern portion of this landscape, creating a high-relief boundary between several drainage basins in Oneida County. To the west, the Arbon Valley and Curlew Valley provide relatively level ground for ranching infrastructure, such as the numerous Well sites and the Corral located near Sheep Creek. The presence of Sheep Creek Spring and Wood Canyon Spring highlights the vital role of natural water sources for livestock and local homesteads in this arid environment.

In the eastern reaches, the Pleasantview Hills are carved by deep ravines including West Elkhorn Canyon and Wood Canyon. Evidence of early resource exploration is visible at the Prospects near the head of Wood Canyon, while a network of rural roads connects Pocatello Valley to the surrounding hills. This map documents a high-desert terrain where seasonal water flows, such as Deep Creek, dictate the placement of local landmarks like the Water Tank and various bench marks.