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2023 Map of Frying Pan Basin

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Frying Pan Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The settlement of Dickshooter sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in southwestern Idaho, a region defined by its complex network of water management features and seasonal drainages. The area is dominated by topographic landmarks like Big Springs Butte and the broad depressions of Frying Pan Basin and D Bar Basin. This map documents a critical ranching and wildlands environment where ephemeral water sources are vital, evidenced by the numerous reservoirs and improved springs such as South Bench Reservoir, Rim Rock Reservoir, and Frying Pan Spring.

South of the drainage for Dickshooter Creek, the terrain transitions into the protected Owyhee River Wilderness, where the deep canyon of the Owyhee River cuts through the volcanic plateau. Genealogists and local historians can trace the specific locations of remote waterholes and crossings, including Battle Creek Crossing Waterhole Number 1 and the grazing grounds at Willow Meadows, providing a clear record of land use and cattle-range infrastructure in this corner of Owyhee County.