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2013 Map of Southeast Emmett

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Emmett serves as the focal point for this survey of the irrigated valley and upland desert south of the Payette River. The landscape is defined by the vital water infrastructure supporting regional agriculture, notably the Black Canyon Canal and the Last Chance Canal, which contour through the northern half of the sheet. Rising south of the town, Freezeout Hill provides a dramatic change in elevation, marking the transition from the flatlands of the valley to the dissected ridges and gulches that characterize the interior of the quadrangle.

Evidence of local recreation and transport is found in the south, where N Firebird Speedway and the winding Pearl Rd trace the path through the hills. The hydrology of the area is complex, with Sand Hollow Cr and Willow Creek cutting through the terrain, while the Gem County Drainage system highlights the managed nature of the local watershed. This 2013 edition details the interface of residential expansion and the managed irrigation network of the early 21st century.