2010 Map of Little Blue Table

About this map

Little Blue Table dominates the central portion of this Owyhee County high-desert landscape, where land-use patterns are dictated by the presence of seasonal water. The geography is defined by a series of drainages and man-made impoundments essential for ranching and land management in this arid environment. Key water-control points include the Little Blue Creek Reservoir, held by the Little Blue Creek Dam, and the Payne Creek Reservoir further south near the Paine Creek Dam. These structures manage the flow of Little Blue Creek and Payne Creek as they traverse the plateau. The terrain is marked by distinct landforms such as Buncel Basin in the north and the broad expanse of Summit Flat to the southeast. These features, along with Rattlesnake Creek and The Saddle, illustrate the topographical character of Idaho's southwestern corner in the early 21st century.