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2017 Map of Cliffs

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cliffs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cliffs anchors this high-elevation landscape in Owyhee County, situated at the junction of Deep Creek Rd and Juniper Mountain Loop Rd. The settlement is closely associated with Canyon Airport, providing a remote aviation link to the surrounding plateau. The water management of the region is defined by several strategically placed reservoirs, including Dougal Reservoir, Whitby Reservoir, Anderson Reservoir, and Forster Reservoir, which support local needs across the high desert terrain.

Local history and family lineage are etched into the terrain through named features such as Gertrudes Meadow, Schoolhouse Gulch, and Vulcan Gulch. The dramatic elevation changes are centered on South Mountain, with numerous drainages like Wilson Creek and Dougherty Creek cutting through the landscape. Natural springs like Corta Spring and Dave Shea Spring mark vital water sources in this complex network of creeks and gulches.