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1951 Map of Moores Hollow

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Moores Hollow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Snake River defines the northern boundary of this high-desert landscape on the border of Oregon and Idaho, where the river's path is punctuated by Westlake Island and McRea Island. A Ferry crossing near the county line indicates the importance of river transit before modern bridging, while the Owyhee Canal and Upper Ditch signify the vital role of irrigation in transforming the arid West Weiser Flat for agricultural use.

Remote terrain is carved by numerous drainages such as Jacobsen Gulch, Bridge Gulch, and the prominent Moores Hollow. Windmills and wells scattered across the map, such as those near Wick iup Springs and King Spr, highlight the local reliance on groundwater. The presence of a Siphon and extensive Pipeline networks further illustrates the engineered nature of the water management systems essential to the region's development during the mid-20th century.