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2010 Map of Jump Creek Canyon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Jump Creek Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Jump Creek Canyon and the surrounding Owyhee County high desert appear here in detail, defined by a complex network of seasonal drainage and rugged volcanic terrain. The northern portion of the map shows the transition from the arid uplands to irrigated land via the South Canal, while the interior is dominated by natural landmarks like Sands Basin and Jump Creek Falls. These features, along with names like French John Hill and Windy Point, reflect the area's history of ranching and early survey efforts.

Transportation through this landscape relies on established routes such as French John Rd and the Poison Creek Grade Rd, which navigate the steep elevation changes between the creek beds and the higher plateaus. Hydrological features like Big Pass Reservoir and the headwaters of Little Squaw Creek highlight the critical role of water management in this high-altitude environment during the early 21st century.