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2017 Map of Syrup Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Syrup Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Danskin Mountains dominate the northeastern portion of this Elmore County landscape, where the Boise National Forest boundary marks a transition into public lands. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and canyons, including the significant Syrup Creek and Long Tom Creek systems. These waterways are flanked by prominent topographical landmarks such as Big Bluff, Dixie Gulch, and Teetors Gulch.

Evidence of historical transit and land use is found in the various named roads and springs that dot the area. Cottonwood Springs provides a focal point near the northern forest boundary, while the lower southern reaches are accessed by Canyon Creek Rd and NE Immigrant Rd. This 2017 survey reflects the modern management of this high-desert environment, where access routes like the Foothill Rd and Slater Flat Rd connect the higher elevations of the Boise National Forest to the valley floors.