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2020 Map of Swisher Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Owyhee Mountains terrain dominates this portion of Idaho, where the high-altitude landscape is defined by a complex network of springs, basins, and peaks. Water sources are critical identifiers in this environment, with locations such as Blue Clay Pit Spring, Stanford Spring, and Tony Springs serving as vital landmarks for those navigating the backcountry. The topography varies from the prominence of Swisher Mtn and Sommer Camp Mtn to the recessed depths of Split Rock Canyon.

Evidence of historical land use and water management is visible at Chimney Pot Reservoir, which sits south of Swisher Ridge. The lone named thoroughfare, Cow Creek Rd, provides access into the northwest corner, passing through Alkali Draw. This map documents a high-desert environment where drainage patterns from Cow Cr and the W Fork Trout Cr dictate the movement and settlement patterns of the region.