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2010 Map of Wilson Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Wilson serves as the primary focal point of this southwestern Idaho landscape, situated where the high desert terrain begins its ascent toward the prominent Wilson Peak. The geographic character of the area is defined by the vital water systems of the Snake River at the northeastern corner and the winding courses of Wilson Creek and Reynolds Creek. Human settlement and agricultural development are etched into the land through an intricate network of irrigation and access, notably the Bernard Ditch and the aptly named China Ditch Rd.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Wilson Cemetery a significant landmark for tracing early families in this arid region. The map also details the island geography within the river channel, specifically Wright Island and Bayha Island, alongside volcanic features like Hemingway Butte. This 2010 survey illustrates a region where ranching roads like Upper Reynolds Creek Rd provide the essential framework for navigating the expansive terrain between the river and the peaks.