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2023 Map of Antelope Creek

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Antelope Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

J-P Desert characterizes this high-desert landscape in Owyhee County, where deep drainage systems and arid plateaus define the topography. The terrain is marked by significant features like the steep-walled Black Canyon and the winding Broken Wagon Draw, reflecting the erosional forces at work in this part of Idaho. Water is a scarce but critical element, represented by the ephemeral courses of Sheep Creek and Cat Creek, which cut through the underlying geological strata.

The human footprint in this remote region is sparse, primarily traced by the Rowland Rt Rd, which provides the primary access through the desert flats. The map detail highlights the intersection of natural landmarks and essential infrastructure, showing how the landscape dictates the path of travel and resource management in the high plains south of the Snake River. The grid lines of the Public Land Survey System, including t14s r5e and t15s r6e, provide a structured framework over this otherwise open territory.