2013 Map of Black Leg Creek

About this map

J-P Desert and the high sagebrush plains of Owyhee County define this landscape as it appeared in 2013. The area is marked by dramatic drainages including Sheep Trail Canyon and Black Leg Box Canyon, which cut through the high plateau. Human presence is sparse, concentrated at outposts like Three Forks and the Tokembamy Ranch. Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by the presence of Black Leg Reservoir and Billings Reservoir, along with isolated water sources like Rizzi Spring and Willow Spring. These features suggest a landscape primarily utilized for seasonal ranching and grazing. The complex network of ephemeral streams, such as Black Leg Creek and Cottonwood Creek, flows toward deeply incised draws like Rattlesnake Draw and Whiskey Draw, illustrating the erosive forces at work in the Idaho high desert.