2013 Map of Big Springs Ranch

About this map

Big Springs Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in southwestern Idaho, where a complex network of ephemeral drainage and managed water sources sustains life. The terrain is defined by broad plateaus like Antelope Flat and distinctive volcanic landmarks such as Big Springs Butte. Water management is the primary human footprint shown here, evidenced by a series of numbered reservoirs including Dry Cr Reservoir Number Nine and Pole Cr Reservoir Number Three. These catchments are linked by natural drainages like Camas Cr, Big Springs Cr, and Dry Cr. The presence of Battle Creek Rd provides the principal overland route through the ranching country, connecting the various springs and reservoirs that punctuate the Owyhee County backcountry.