2010 Map of Hole In Rock

About this map

Missile Base Rd cuts through this high desert plateau, a stark reminder of Cold War defense infrastructure in the remote West. The landscape is defined by its deep drainages and volcanic remnants, most notably the Black Rocks formations in the north. Water is a scarce and vital resource here, with the systems of Big Jacks Creek and Sugar Creek carving paths through the arid terrain. This 2010 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the intersection of sparse modern transit routes and the ancient, unchanging geology of the Owyhee region.