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2013 Map of Split Top

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The high desert landscape of Blaine and Bingham counties is defined by a complex system of surface water and volcanic topography. Dominating the southern terrain, Split Top rises as a prominent landmark near the boundary line, while Packsaddle Butte anchors the northern portion of the quadrangle. This 2013 survey illustrates a region where water management is critical, evidenced by the presence of Clear Lake Reservoir and the dual basins of Houghland Reservoir Number 1 and Houghland Reservoir Number 2.

Smaller natural catchments such as Wild Horse Lake, Gentle Horse Lake, and Packsaddle Lake are scattered throughout the basaltic plains, connected by a sparse network of service roads like Springfield Mosby Rd and Well No 3 Rd. The township and range divisions of t3s r29e and t2s r29e reveal a landscape partitioned for livestock or land management rather than dense settlement, offering a clear record of modern Idaho rangeland.