2023 Map of Indian Hot Springs

About this map

Indian Hot Springs marks a vital water source at the confluence of deep canyon systems in this remote Owyhee County landscape. The terrain is defined by the dramatic meeting of the Bruneau River and the Jarbidge River, both of which are protected within the Bruneau-Jarbidge Rivers Wilderness. High plateaus like the Hot Springs Bench and Lookout Point rise above the sheer walls of Bruneau Canyon, overlooking a desert environment segmented into the J-P Desert, Inside Desert, and Diamond A Desert. This 2023 survey illustrates the complex drainage patterns of the high sagebrush steppe, including Cedar Tree Trail Lakes and the seasonal path of Big Lake Draw, highlighting the geological isolation and hydrological importance of the river corridor.