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2023 Map of Battle Creek Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Battle Creek Wild and Scenic River carves a deep canyon through the high desert of Owyhee County, forming the centerpiece of this protected landscape. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation shifts where the plateau of Dickshooter Ridge gives way to the winding course of Battle Creek. Water management in this arid environment is evident through a series of upland features, including Willow Meadows Reservoir Number Two and Willow Meadows Reservoir Number Three, which support the surrounding Willow Meadows area.

Within the Owyhee River Wilderness, the map reveals several named natural landmarks such as Kelly Park and Battle Creek Lakes. These features, along with drainage points like Cottonwood Draw and Freshwater Draw, illustrate the complex hydrology of the high Idaho plains. This sheet serves as a primary record of the region's wilderness boundaries and the critical water sources, such as Willow Spring, that sustain it.