2020 Map of Hot Springs

About this map

Hot Springs serves as the focal point of this arid valley floor, situated where the geothermal activity of the high desert meets the Bruneau River. This 2020 topographic map illustrates a landscape defined by water management and natural springs, with infrastructure such as the Buckaroo Ditch and Hot Spring Canal diverting vital resources through the Bruneau Valley. The terrain rises sharply from the river bottom into deep incisions like Bruneau Canyon and Loveridge Gulch. Local history is anchored at the Hot Springs Cem, while the thermal features that give the area its name, including Pence Hot Spring and Falls Hot Springs, remain prominent landmarks. The network of unimproved roads and the Equine Loop Trail suggest a region primarily dedicated to ranching and recreation in the remote Owyhee backcountry.