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2010 Map of Stricker Butte

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Stricker Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Rock Creek carves a deep path through this section of the Snake River Plain, creating a landscape defined by sharp elevation shifts and complex water management. The historical footprint of early settlement is anchored by the Stricker Cabin and the nearby Rock Creek Cemeteries, signifying the area's importance as a waypoint. Irrigation infrastructure, vital to the region's agricultural viability, is represented by the extensive High Line North Canal, the Low Line Canal, and the Twin Falls Main Canal.

To the west, Stricker Butte rises above the surrounding flats, providing a landmark over Pleasant Valley. The map detail shows a transition from the structured grid of rural roads, such as Rock Creek Rd and Indian Spring Rd, to the natural drainages of McMullen Creek and Niles Gulch. Small settlements like Striker and geographical depressions such as Antelope Valley illustrate the sparse but deliberate human occupancy of this high desert terrain.