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2013 Map of Indian Hot Springs

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Indian Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Indian Hot Springs sits at the confluence of two significant waterways in Owyhee County, where the Bruneau River and Jarbidge River meet deep within the steep-walled Bruneau Canyon. This high-desert landscape is defined by massive plateaus and benches, including the Hot Springs Bench and the expansive Diamond A Desert. The dramatic topography is punctuated by landmarks such as Lookout Point, which provides a vantage over the winding river corridors below.

Water sources are scarce across the surrounding flats, making features like Cedar Tree Trail Lakes and Long Lake critical landmarks for those navigating the arid terrain between the J-P Desert and Inside Desert. The map details a region primarily characterized by its extreme relief and remote western character, with large tracts of land identified as Bighorn Country, emphasizing the area's wild, undeveloped nature during the early twenty-first century.