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1979 Map of Dishpan

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Dishpan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Jurbidge River and its southern extension, the Jarbidge River, cut through a high desert landscape along the Idaho-Nevada border in this late 1970s survey. The terrain is defined by dramatic plateau features such as Dorsey Table, Diamond Table, and Columbet Table, which rise above the river canyons. Local habitation and ranching history is evidenced by isolated points like the Albert Taylor Place and the settlement of Dishpan.

Water management in this arid region is highlighted by Wilson Lake and Idaho Lake, along with the presence of Dishpan Well. The map also captures the intricate branching of Columbet Creek and the East Fork, as well as the prominent landform known as Wilkins Big Island. A network of jeep trails provides the primary means of navigation through the Inside Desert, connecting these remote outposts and natural landmarks across the Owyhee and Elko county line.