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1981 Map of Yandell Springs

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Yandell Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Fort Hall Indian Reservation lands dominate this high-desert landscape in southeastern Idaho, where the complex topography of Sage Hen Basin and Lone Basin meets the drainage systems of the Ross Fork and Twitchell Creek. The map documents a rugged rangeland punctuated by essential water sources like Yandell Springs, Warm Spring, and Cowboy Spring, reflecting the critical importance of water rights in this arid environment.

Evidence of local ranching and agricultural infrastructure is visible through the networks of irrigation channels, including Wenee Ditch, Metz Ditch, and Farmer Road. The Union Pacific railroad tracks cut through the lower basins, providing a modern transport artery through the traditional landscapes of Lone Pine Canyon and the prominent Yandell Mountain. This survey serves as a detailed record of the intersection between reservation lands, federal land management, and the vital water infrastructure that supports the region's economy.