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2023 Map of Black Leg Creek

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Black Leg Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Black Leg Creek carves a path through this high-elevation corner of Owyhee County, where the landscape is defined by its drainages and arid uplands. The terrain is notably rugged, featuring deep incisions like Black Leg Box Canyon and Sheep Trail Canyon that contrast with the open expanse of the J-P Desert. Evidence of water management for livestock or local use is clear through the presence of Black Leg Reservoir and Billings Reservoir, along with isolated water sources like Rizzi Spring and Willow Spring.

Remote and largely roadless, the area's primary access is via the Rowland Rt Rd in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. Distinctive topographical markers such as Bull Creek Point and colorfully named features like Whiskey Draw and Rattlesnake Draw highlight the character of this desert rangeland. The map provides a precise look at the township and range system across this part of Southern Idaho, including t15s r5e and t16s r6e.