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2024 Map of Bedstead Ridge

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Bedstead Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Middle Fork Owyhee River carves through this high-desert landscape in Owyhee County, defining a complex topography of ridges and flats. This modern 2024 survey captures the intricate drainage system where numerous seasonal and year-round water sources like Paa-ba Tehaga Creek, Hells Creek, and Salt Creek converge toward the river. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological formations, including the prominent Bedstead Ridge and the volcanic character of Juniper Mtn.

Resource-related labels such as Herds V and numerous named springs, including Fenwick Spring and Bedstead Spring, suggest a long-standing history of livestock management in this arid environment. High-elevation plateaus like Manada Flat and Stauffer Flat sit above the deeply incised Pole Creek Breaks, illustrating the dramatic elevation changes that have historically challenged travel through this corner of southwestern Idaho.