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2013 Map of Mountain View Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mountain View Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Mountain View Lake and the surrounding high desert of Owyhee County are defined by a complex network of water management features and isolated ranching outposts. This 2013 survey illustrates the essential role of irrigation in the region, featuring the Main Canal, Agency Canal, and Thacker Lateral which snake through the landscape south of the Owyhee River. These man-made channels contrast with natural features like Thacker Slough and Billy Shaw Slough, which mark the lower-lying drainage areas.

Local history is anchored by the Miller Creek Settlement and the nearby Miller Creek Cem on the eastern side of the quadrangle. Other notable landmarks include the Stone Corral and a series of numbered windmills, such as Windmill Number 1, which indicate the pastoral infrastructure necessary for life in this arid environment. Transportation is limited to rugged tracks like Damon Trl and Ryegrass Trl, alongside Bureau of Indian Affairs routes like 902 Bia.