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2020 Map of Southeast Emmett

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Southeast Emmett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The transition from the agricultural lowlands of Emmett to the desert foothills of the Boise Basin is captured in this modern survey. The southern edge of the city of Emmett sits near the Gem County Courthouse, where the landscape is defined by irrigation infrastructure including the Black Canyon Canal and the Last Chance Canal. These vital water systems support the valley's orchards and farms before the terrain rises sharply into the highlands of Freezeout Hill.

A complex network of recreational paths crisscrosses the ridges to the east, featuring uniquely named routes such as the Hear No Evil Ridge Trail, See No Evil Ridge Trail, and Speak No Evil Ridge Trail. Further south, across the Gem and Ada County line, the map tracks the northern reaches of Eagle and the drainage systems of Willow Creek and Big Gulch Cr. The map also documents the rugged path of Jackass Gulch as it cuts through the foothills.