2017 Map of Big Springs Ranch

About this map

Big Springs Ranch occupies a central position within this high-desert landscape in Owyhee County. The map reveals an extensive and sophisticated water management system necessary for ranching in this arid environment, evidenced by a series of numbered catchments including Pole Cr Reservoir Number One through Pole Cr Reservoir Number Four and multiple basins along Dry Cr. The topography is defined by the elevation of Big Springs Butte and the broad expanse of Antelope Flat. These natural features, combined with the presence of Big Springs itself, dictate the settlement patterns and the path of Battle Creek Rd as it traverses the terrain. This survey provides a precise look at the drainage networks of Camas Cr and Big Springs Cr during the early 21st century.