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2023 Map of Buckhorn

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

High-desert water management defines this portion of Owyhee County, where a network of catchments and natural springs supports the livestock and wildlife of the remote plateau. The landscape is characterized by its reliance on reservoirs like Timber Draw Reservoir and Correction Reservoir, reflecting the historical and ongoing importance of water rights in Idaho’s arid interior. These man-made features are often situated at the mouth of drainages such as Timber Draw and Broken Wagon Draw, capturing seasonal runoff to sustain the region.

Ephemeral water sources and named springs like Heifer Springs and Coyote Pup Spring provide critical landmarks across the undulating terrain. The drainage systems, including Marys Creek and Bull Creek, carve deep into the basin, leading toward broader geographical features like the Antelope Basin. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides an essential record of these named locations, offering a detailed view of the water infrastructure that remains central to the Owyhee landscape.