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2010 Map of Lost Valley

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Lost Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Battle Creek Rd serves as the primary artery through this high-desert landscape in Owyhee County, tracing a route that connects several historic transit points across the drainage of Battle Creek. The map documents a network of named crossings essential for navigating the drainage, including Upper Battle Creek Crossing and Lower Battle Creek Crossing. These landmarks, along with Twin Bridges, indicate the critical importance of water access and crossing points in this ranching country.

Water sources are clearly delineated across the arid terrain, ranging from the isolated Wildhorse Spring in the north to the Upper Lost Valley Spring in the southeast. The naming of prominent geographic features like Dollar Butte, Bull Basin, and the central Lost Valley reflects the local cattle-raising heritage. This survey provides a precise record of the traditional routes and water improvements used by generations of land managers in this corner of Idaho.