2023 Map of Battle Creek Lakes

About this map

Owyhee River Wilderness and the Battle Creek Wild and Scenic River define this high plateau landscape in Owyhee County, where deep canyons cut through the volcanic terrain. The drainage patterns of the high desert are traced through prominent features like Dickshooter Creek and Cottonwood Draw, which feed into the primary river system. Water management on this arid range is evidenced by several catchment sites, including Willow Meadows Reservoir Number Two and Willow Meadows Reservoir Number Three, supporting the grazing lands around Willow Meadows. For those tracing local landmarks, the map identifies distinctive topographic points such as Dickshooter Ridge and the namesake Battle Creek Lakes, providing a clear view of the area's natural hydrology and land use before it reaches the deep river gorges.