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2013 Map of Bedstead Ridge

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bedstead Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Bedstead Ridge rises above the drainage network of the Middle Fork Owyhee River in this high-desert portion of Owyhee County. The landscape is defined by its hydrologic features, including numerous seasonal and perennial water sources such as Fenwick Spring, Scott Spring, and Bedstead Spring. This area of southwestern Idaho has long served as rangeland, evidenced by the presence of Post Camp and the grazing-related label Herds V near the riverbank.

Relief is concentrated around prominent landmarks like Juniper Mtn and The Buttes, while flatter regions like Stauffer Flat, Manada Flat, and Horse Flat suggest areas suitable for livestock or early camps. The rugged Pole Creek Breaks and the deep incision of Berry Gulch show the erosional forces at work on this volcanic plateau. For researchers, the map provides a look at the remote interior of the county, where naming conventions often reflect early cattle-ranching history and the search for reliable water in an arid environment.