1973 Map of Hurry Up Creek

About this map

Antelope Ridge defines the eastern skyline of this high-desert landscape in Owyhee County, where a complex network of seasonal drainages and essential water sources supported ranching operations in the early 1970s. The map illustrates a territory reliant on scattered water points, featuring named sites like Gooseberry Spring, Giusti Spring, and Station Spring. A single Corral and the presence of Long Tom Troughs near Long Tom Creek indicate the land's utility for livestock. Access to this remote area is documented through numerous Jeep Trails that wind through the drainages of Hurry Up Creek and Louisa Creek. The absence of permanent settlements or paved roads emphasizes the isolated nature of the terrain, where survival was tied to these named springs and creeks in an otherwise arid environment.