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2023 Map of Juniper Basin SE

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Juniper Basin SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Owyhee River carves a deep path through the high desert of southwestern Idaho, defining the dramatic topography of Owyhee Canyon. This arid landscape is characterized by its sophisticated water management infrastructure, where numerous small-scale reservoirs and catchments are distributed across the high plateau to support livestock and irrigation. Family-named landmarks such as Bert Monday Reservoir and Jackson Reservoir suggest a history of ranching and private water rights in this corner of Owyhee County.

Further south, the landscape transitions into the broader expanse of Duck Valley, where wetlands and drainages like Ross Slough provide a contrast to the surrounding sagebrush steppe. The presence of Pipeline RD and BIA routes like 904 Bia indicates the modern infrastructure intersecting this remote terrain, while names like Antelope Spring and Pleasant Valley evoke the natural geography that has drawn settlers and land managers to the region for generations.