2023 Map of Indian Hay Meadows

About this map

Indian Hay Meadows serves as a central landmark in this high-desert Owyhee County landscape, where water sources dictate the placement of seasonal camps and grazing pastures. The geography is punctuated by distinct volcanic and erosional formations such as China Hat, Sugarloaf, and Bull Creek Point, which overlook a network of seasonal drainages. Local nomenclature reveals a history of specific land use, with areas like Dew Drop Place and SS Field appearing alongside established grazing grounds like Buck Pasture. Reliable water is scarce, marked by Buckhorn Reservoir, Tindall Water Hole Two, and scattered springs including Martin Spring and Parker Spring. To the southeast, the terrain shifts into the expansive J-P Desert, while the southern reaches descend toward State Line Meadows near the border, highlighting the transition from high-plateau meadows to more arid canyonlands.