2020 Map of Bedstead Ridge

About this map

Middle Fork Owyhee River carves through this high-desert plateau of Owyhee County, defining a landscape of broad flats and dramatic breaks. This 2020 survey reveals an area largely shaped by its hydrology, with numerous named water sources such as C C C Spring, Two Springs, and Fenwick Spring supporting life across the arid terrain. The map details the expansive Manada Flat and Stauffer Flat, while topographical landmarks like Juniper Mtn and The Buttes provide vertical orientation. Named cattle-country features like Dukes Hole and Herds V suggest the region's enduring ranching history, while Pole Creek Breaks illustrates the sharp transitions between the level flats and the deeply incised drainages of Squaw Cr and Pole Cr. This documentation captures the character of Idaho's southwestern corner, where the network of springs and creeks remains the primary driver of geography.