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2023 Map of Big Springs Ranch

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Big Springs Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Big Springs Creek and Camas Creek carve through the high desert plateau of Owyhee County, defining a landscape dominated by extensive water management for ranching. This modern survey illustrates a complex network of upland catchments, including the West Rim Reservoir Number 1 and a numbered series of impoundments like Pole Cr Reservoir Number Four. These features, alongside North Big Springs Reservoir, suggest a critical reliance on seasonal runoff to support livestock in an arid environment.

Transportation is centered on Battle Creek Rd, which skirts Antelope Flat as it winds through the township blocks. The presence of landforms like Big Springs Butte and Middle Bench Reservoir provides essential reference points for researchers tracking land use and grazing rights. The map's high-resolution contour data captures the subtle drainage patterns that feed into the larger reservoirs, such as Dry Cr Reservoir Number Ten, offering a clear view of the hydrological modifications made to this remote Idaho ranchland.