2017 Map of Taylor Canyon

About this map

Taylor Canyon and the high desert plateaus of Twin Falls County are defined by a complex network of seasonal water sources and named drainage basins. This 2017 survey details a landscape where livestock and wildlife rely on scattered improvements such as Merles Pond, Johns Pond, and Dry Pond. The terrain is deeply incised by canyons and draws, including Indian Jim Canyon in the northeast and Jack Walker Draw to the west. Evidence of the area's grazing history is found in the naming of Beaver Meadows and numerous isolated water points like Sage Hen Springs, Meadow Springs, and Strawberry Spring. The N Fork Salmon Falls Creek cuts through the eastern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a primary hydrological feature alongside Taylor Creek and House Creek. These named landmarks provide essential orientation for modern land management and historical geographical studies in this high-altitude corner of Idaho.