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1985 Map of Sweetzer Canyon

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Sweetzer Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Sawtooth National Forest dominates the southwestern portion of this mid-1980s topographical study, marking a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and a complex system of drainage basins. The area is characterized by several major topographic landmarks, including the heights of the Sublett Range to the east and the Sawtooth Mountains to the west. This territory is heavily dissected by narrow canyons, most notably Sweetzer Canyon and Burnt Canyon, which dictate the local travel routes and seasonal water flow.

Water sources are vital markers in this high-desert environment, with Indian Spring and Pole Canyon Spring providing critical permanent points of interest for land management and local history. The map also delineates the high-altitude Sweetzer Summit and traces the county boundary between Cassia and Oneida counties, offering a detailed record of the administrative and natural boundaries of this Idaho backcountry.