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2013 Map of Coyote Hole

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The South Fork Owyhee River snakes through the eastern half of this Owyhee County landscape, carving a deep canyon corridor that defines the local topography. This arid high-desert environment in the southwestern corner of Idaho is characterized by an extensive network of man-made water catchments, reflecting the region's reliance on managed water for ranching and survival. Significant features include John G Reservoir, Upper John G Reservoir, and Bull Camp Reservoir scattered across the sagebrush-covered terrain.

To the west, Walcot Basin and its associated Upper Walcot Basin Reservoir contrast with the higher elevations of the Y P Desert on the eastern fringe. The names of these features—such as Last Chance Reservoir, Stump Reservoir, and Breakdown Reservoir—speak to the difficulty of navigating and working this isolated landscape. The namesake Coyote Hole sits near a prominent bend in the river, marking a distinctive natural landmark within the canyon.