2017 Map of Indian Meadows

About this map

The N Fork Owyhee River carves through this high-altitude corner of Idaho, where the landscape is defined by its water sources and ridges. The eponymous Indian Meadows lies in the northeast, supported by Indian Meadows Spring. This 2017 survey reveals a terrain dominated by drainage systems, from the north-flowing Indian Cr to the more remote Nip and Tuck Cr in the east. Numerous named water sources, such as Big Boggy Spring and Surprise Spring, indicate the vital importance of spring-fed water in this arid environment. The topography rises toward Combination Ridge in the northeast, while deep cuts like Riley Gulch break the high plateaus. This map documents the essential natural features of the Owyhee backcountry, where the placement of springs and creeks dictates the patterns of travel and land use.