2013 Map of Bruneau

About this map

The Bruneau River flows northward toward its confluence with the Snake River, defining a landscape where historic transit corridors and modern irrigation meet. This 2013 survey illustrates the agricultural vitality of Bruneau Valley and Little Valley, where the Buckaroo Ditch and S Side Canal distribute water across the arid Owyhee County terrain. The map preserves the legacy of westward expansion, tracing the paths of the Emigrant Trl and Oregon Trail Rd as they parallel the river system. To the north, the impounded waters of the C J Strike Reservoir create prominent features like the Bruneau Arm, while smaller bodies of water such as Crane Falls Lake and Cove Arm Lake dot the banks of the Snake. The settlement of Bruneau serves as the local anchor, surrounded by family-named landmarks like Wilkins Gulch and Crabb Butte.