2013 Map of Little Blue Table

About this map

Little Blue Table and Wild Horse Table dominate this high-desert landscape in Owyhee County, where the terrain is defined by broad plateaus and steep drainage basins. This 2013 survey illustrates a complex water management system essential for the region, featuring numerous small-scale catchments such as Sewell Reservoir, Table Res, and the Little Blue Table Res. The drainage network, including Little Blue Cr and Rattlesnake Cr, carves through the volcanic geology of the southwestern Idaho plateau. Key landmarks like The Saddle and Summit Flat provide orientation points for travelers and ranchers moving between Buncel Basin and Rattlesnake Basin. The map serves as a detailed record of the livestock water infrastructure, capturing the specific locations of reservoirs like Upper Rattlesnake Res and the Payne Cr Reservoir that sustain use of these high ranges.