2017 Map of Juniper Basin

About this map

Juniper Basin dominates this corner of Owyhee County, characterized by a sparse network of water improvements and dramatic relief. The drainage of Juniper Cr feeds into the larger Juniper Basin Reservoir, a central water source in this high desert environment. To the northeast, the terrain drops sharply into the Owyhee Canyon, where the Owyhee River carves through the landscape. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring cattle-ranching infrastructure of the region, evidenced by isolated water storage sites like Y P Reservoir Number 1 and Y P Reservoir Number 33. Connectivity is limited to foundational routes such as State Line Rd, which skirts the border of the basin, and unnamed 4WD tracks that follow the ridgelines and canyon floors, including the aptly named Hole Up Canyon.