Owyhee River and its South Fork Owyhee River dominate this high-desert landscape in Owyhee County, cutting deep through the Owyhee Canyon and Bald Mountain Canyon. The area is defined by its water sources, essential for survival in the arid high country, featuring numerous named points such as Sagehen Springs, Skamfer Spring, and Head of the Ditch Springs. Evidence of human activity and ranching is centered around Bull Basin Camp and Dukes, while high-elevation landmarks like Bald Mtn and Rock Flat provide orientation across the sagebrush-covered plateaus. The presence of Bald Mountain Reservoir and Wilson Pasture illustrates the historical and contemporary use of this terrain for livestock grazing and water management in a remote corner of Idaho.
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1955 · Jordan Valley
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1957 · Jordan Valley
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1958 · Jordan Valley
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1973 · Red Basin
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1973 · Smith Creek
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1973 · Bedstead Ridge
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1973 · Grassy Ridge
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1973 · Spring Creek Basin
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1977 · Bull Basin Camp
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1982 · Deacon Crossing
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