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2013 Map of Sheep Ridge

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Sheep Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Sheep Ridge dominates the center of this Payette County landscape, where the high ground is deeply incised by a series of gulches and canyons. This 2013 survey illustrates an intricate network of water management features essential to the region's agricultural vitality, including the McIntyre Canal, Bolton Canal, and Patton Canal. These man-made waterways parallel the natural courses of Little Willow Cr and Big Willow Cr, diverting water from the drainage basins into the higher elevations.

Evidence of early 21st-century infrastructure is visible along Stone Quarry Rd and Little Willow Rd, providing access to name-bearing landmarks like Clair Rose Gulch and Stone Quarry Gulch. The presence of Bradford Spring and Sheep Spring further emphasizes the importance of water sources in this arid Idaho environment, marking the intersection of natural topography and necessary human modification for irrigation.