2013 Map of Hill Pasture

About this map

Big Jacks Cr and its many tributaries carve a complex drainage system through this high-plateau region of Owyhee County. The landscape is defined by its water sources and high vantage points, including Hill Pasture Point and Willies Point. Remote outposts and family-named landmarks like Harvey Place, Buncel Place, and Holman Cabin indicate a history of ranching and high-desert survival. The importance of water management in this arid environment is evident in features such as Harveys V Res, Hicks Springs, and Jimmy Cappel Spring. This 2013 topographic study by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the rugged isolation of the Hill Pasture area, where travel is limited to routes like Battle Creek Rd and Jacks Creek Rd through deep cuts like Willies Canyon and Dry Canyon.