2010 Map of Battle Creek Lakes

About this map

Battle Creek Lakes and the winding course of Battle Creek define this section of Owyhee County, capturing a remote landscape shaped by intermittent water and high-desert drainage patterns. The geography is marked by distinctive depressions and seasonal water sources like Willow Spring and Dickshooter Creek. Small-scale topographical variations are evident in the naming of clearings and basins, such as Squaw Meadows and Kelly Park, which likely served as important landmarks for livestock grazing and local navigation. The presence of Freshwater Draw and Cottonwood Draw suggests the critical role of these drainages in an otherwise arid environment. This 2010 edition illustrates the sparse infrastructure and natural water features of the region before further modern developments or changes in water management.