2020 Map of Antelope Spring

About this map

Antelope Spring sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Owyhee County, where a network of seasonal drainages and named gulches defines the local geography. The map reveals a complex system of watercourses including Hart Cr, Browns Cr, and Buckaroo Cr, which cut through the high plateau. These features, along with Hogpen Gulch, indicate a long history of land use centered on water access in an arid environment. Transportation across this remote terrain is marked by specific historic routes such as the Bachman Grade and Triangle Rd, while Alder Creek Rd skirts the southern portion near Alder Cr. This modern survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the enduring hydrography and fundamental road network of the Owyhee backcountry, providing essential context for understanding the region's ranching and topographical history.