2013 Map of Indian Cove

About this map

The Snake River defines the border between Elmore and Owyhee counties in this high-desert region of southern Idaho. The small settlement of Indian Cove sits on the south bank, connected to the northern plains by the Indian Cove Bridge. This landscape is marked by stark geological features like Chalk Cut, Chalk Flat, and Chalk Gulch, reflecting the white volcanic ash deposits common to the Snake River Plain. Transportation across this arid stretch follows established routes such as Old Highway 30, which skirts Medbury Hill and cuts across the northern quads. Irrigation and drainage are critical to the area, as evidenced by seasonal watercourses like Bennett Cr, Dry Cr, and Browns Cr. Riverside landmarks including Indian Point, Crane Rock, and Sparlin Island provide reference points along the water's winding path through the canyon.