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2023 Map of Indian Meadows

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Indian Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The North Fork Owyhee Wilderness anchors the southern half of this landscape in Owyhee County, protecting a high-desert environment defined by the drainage of the North Fork Owyhee River. This waterway is also designated as the North Fork Owyhee Wild and Scenic River, emphasizing its importance in a region where water sources like Indian Meadows Spring and Surprise Spring are critical landmarks.

Elevated terrain features such as Combination Ridge and Indian Meadows suggest a high plateau character, segmented by sharp drainages like Vulcan Gulch and Riley Gulch. The presence of several family or place-named watercourses, including Mill Creek and Bogus Creek, reflects the long history of livestock ranging and water management in this remote corner of Idaho. The survey provides a clear view of the complex topography before these streams descend toward the river canyon.