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1973 Map of Castro Table

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Castro Table
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Castro Table and Boni Table dominate this Owyhee County landscape, illustrating a high-plateau environment defined by basaltic tables and deeply incised drainages. The 1972 aerial survey and 1973 field check capture a ranching-focused economy where cattle operations are linked by an extensive network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails. The presence of Star Ranch and the Castro Ranch underscores the area's agricultural use, while features like Nickel Creek Pocket and Long Meadow Creek indicate the critical importance of water management in this arid region.

Water sources such as Swisher Spring, Little Indian Lake, and the Bower Reservoir are essential landmarks in a terrain marked by dramatic relief, including the canyon of Deep Creek and the sheer edge of Cowboy Point. The inclusion of Indian Crossing on Pole Creek and a noted Cave near the eastern boundary suggest long-standing movement patterns through these corridors. This map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure supporting remote Idaho ranching, from fences to the isolated Well on Ben Mills Flat.