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2010 Map of Thorn Creek SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Little City of Rocks defines the northern reaches of this Idaho landscape, where the high desert terrain is carved by steep drainages like Rattlesnake Canyon and Burnt Willow Canyon. The southern portion of the quadrangle reveals a complex water management system essential to the region's agricultural life, featuring the North Gooding Main Canal, Robertson Ditch, and the 1465 Lateral.

Outdoor recreation and infrastructure are centered around the Dog Creek Reservoir, which includes the Dog Creek Reservoir Public Fishing Area and the Dog Creek Dam. Small, named water bodies such as Turkey Lake and prominent landmarks like Turkey Head Butte provide navigational waypoints across the open country. The mapping of East Black Canyon Creek and Thorn Creek illustrates the natural drainage patterns that dictate the placement of local roads, such as Turkey Lake Rd, in this part of Gooding County.