2020 Map of Dickshooter Ridge

About this map

Dickshooter Ridge rises between the drainage systems of the Owyhee River and Deep Creek in this remote section of the Y P Desert. The landscape is defined by its arid hydrology, characterized by a series of small, named catchments such as Black Canyon Reservoir, Kincaid Reservoir, and White Rock Reservoir that supported livestock or land management in Owyhee County. The southern edge of the survey reveals the dramatic topography of Owyhee Canyon, where the river cuts through the volcanic plateau. Geographic markers like Big Point and Black Canyon emphasize the isolation of this high desert terrain. The distribution of these water sources, including Jus Reservoir and Dead Tree Reservoir, provides an essential record of how this environment was utilized before and during the early 21st century.