2010 Map of Jarvis Pasture

About this map

Jarvis Pasture serves as the focal point for this high-desert rangeland survey, where life and activity revolve around the management of water in a semi-arid landscape. The Owyhee River carves through the southwestern corner of the quadrangle, joined by the seasonal flows of Juniper Creek and the meandering path of Yatahoney Creek. This map reveals a sophisticated network of ranching infrastructure, specifically the numbering of several collection points such as Jarvis Pasture Reservoir Number One, Jarvis Pasture Reservoir Number Two, and Jarvis Pasture Reservoir Number Three. These named catchments, along with Wiley Reservoir and Beck Reservoir, highlight the critical importance of water rights and livestock management in this corner of Owyhee County. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological features like Windy Point and the evocative naming of Hole Up Canyon and Holdup Canyon, while the Garaf Trl provides a primary route through the open country.