2013 Map of Jarvis Pasture

About this map

The Owyhee River carves a deep path through this section of Idaho’s high desert, defining the southern landscape of Jarvis Pasture. This remote reach of Owyhee County is characterized by a network of seasonal water sources and canyons, including the significantly named Holdup Canyon and Hole Up Canyon. The area serves as a vital rangeland, evidenced by a series of engineered water improvements such as Wiley Reservoir, Beck Reservoir, and the three reservoirs of Jarvis Pasture Reservoir Number One, Two, and Three. Human passage through this territory is marked by the Garaf Trl, which cuts across the central plateau. High points like Windy Point provide vantage over Juniper Basin and the meandering course of Yatahoney Cr, illustrating the rugged drainage patterns that dictate movement and land use in this arid basin-and-plateau environment.