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2017 Map of Southeast Emmett

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Southeast Emmett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Emmett sits at the edge of this landscape where the Boise Valley meets the hills, marked by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the region's agricultural history. The Black Canyon Canal, Last Chance Canal, and Gem County Drainage systems trace the contours of the land, demonstrating the complex water management required to cultivate this part of the Treasure Valley. To the south, the terrain rises sharply toward Freezeout Hill, a significant geographical landmark overlooking the valley floor.

The boundary between Gem and Ada Counties bisects the southern half of the map, where the environment shifts to more ephemeral watercourses like Willow Creek and Big Gulch Cr. This area is crisscrossed by historic routes such as Pearl Road and Jackass Gulch Rd, connecting the valley to the rugged interior. Cultural landmarks like the N Firebird Speedway and the named Jackass Gulch provide specific points of interest for local researchers tracing the 21st-century development and enduring rural character of this Idaho corridor.