2010 Map of Inside Lakes

About this map

Inside Desert dominates this high-plateau region of Owyhee County, where the stark geography of Idaho's southern borderlands is defined by deep river canyons. The Jarbidge River meanders through the southern and western portions of the quadrangle, eventually meeting the Bruneau River which cuts across the northwest corner. This 2010 survey illustrates a landscape largely devoid of human infrastructure, focusing instead on the hydrological patterns of these significant drainage systems. The sparse labeling reflects the remote character of this high-desert environment, where the presence of water in the Jarbidge and Bruneau systems remains the primary navigational and ecological landmark for this corner of the state.