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2011 Map of Indian Spring

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Indian Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rattlesnake Butte rises as a central landmark in this high-desert portion of Gilliam County, anchoring a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage systems and isolated water sources. The area is heavily marked by its canyon topography, including Elbow Canyon, Indian Spring Canyon, and Pumphouse Canyon. These deep incisions in the plateau are historically significant for the many springs they harbor, which were vital for early ranching and transit.

Water management is evident through numerous named points such as Indian Spring, Freezeout Spring, and the suggestively named Dipping Vat Spring, indicating the historical importance of livestock processing in this region. Access to these remote sites is provided by a few established routes including Seales Rd and Burroughs Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land around Buck Hollow and Simmons Canyon.