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2017 Map of Warm River Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Island Park Caldera dominates the western portion of this 2017 survey of Fremont County, marking a landscape defined by significant volcanic history and the high elevations of the Targhee National Forest. The map detail captures a complex drainage system where Moose Creek and N Fork Fish Creek carve through the terrain, fed by remote water sources like Trail Canyon Spring and Otter Springs. High points such as Warm River Butte and Moose Creek Butte rise above the surrounding forest, with the Warm River Lookout positioned as a vital vantage point for fire management.

Southern reaches of the quadrangle include the prominent Huckleberry Ridge and the secluded Horseshoe Lake near the boundary of T9N R45E. This region remains largely undeveloped, characterized by timber management and specialized forest routes such as the Snow Creek Cutoff and several specialized spurs. The network of creeks, including Shaeffer Creek and Robinson Creek, illustrates the intricate hydrology of the eastern Idaho backcountry.