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2010 Map of Brace Flat

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Brace Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Brace Flat and the surrounding high desert of Owyhee County are defined by a critical network of water management and ranching outposts. This 2010 survey shows a landscape where life centers on managed resources like Brace Reservoir, Porcupine Reservoir, and the Warm Springs Reservoir. These catchments, along with named springs such as Kettle Spring and Ryegrass Spring, suggest a terrain dedicated to livestock and seasonal grazing.

Remote ranching operations including Brace Ranch and Twin Springs Ranch are connected by primitive routes like Grasshopper Rd and the Kimball Trl. In the southern portion of the map, the Owyhee River carves through the terrain near The Dome, featuring the notable Rickard Crossing. The map captures the specialized geography of the Idaho desert, from the low-lying White Cow Basin to the prominent Sheep Hills.