2013 Map of Jump Creek Canyon

About this map

Jump Creek Canyon and the high ridges of the Owyhee Mountains dominate this 2013 landscape in southwestern Idaho. The terrain is defined by steep vertical relief, dropping from Buck Mtn and French John Hill down toward the high desert drainages of Jump Cr and its tributaries. A network of unimproved routes, including Poison Creek Grade Rd and French John Rd, navigate the complex topography, connecting remote landmarks like Wildcat Spring and Windy Point. This modern survey illustrates the persistent isolation of the Sands Basin region, where water management features like Big Pass Reservoir and the South Canal are vital to the local ranching and irrigation systems. The notable Jump Creek Falls remains a central geographic focal point within the canyon's deep incisions.