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2013 Map of Buckhorn

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Buckhorn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Buckhorn Corrals and the seasonal water sources of Owyhee County define this high-desert landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map documents a territory managed for livestock and resource access, marked by numerous small-scale water improvements such as Bitterbrush Reservoir, Cinnabar Reservoir, and Tindall Reservoir. These reservoirs, along with Heifer Springs and Twin Springs, provide the critical infrastructure for the region's ranching economy.

Named family landmarks like Frost Place and Dickens Place anchor the map, indicating historical habitation sites or operational hubs in an otherwise sparsely populated area. The drainage network, including Marys Cr and the route through Broken Wagon Draw, highlights the traditional paths of travel and livestock movement. Terrain features such as Antelope Basin and the Bull Creek Crossing further illustrate how the natural topography has been utilized and named by those working the land.