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2013 Map of Murphy Hot Springs

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Murphy Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Murphy Hot Springs sits at the southwestern edge of this high-desert plateau, where the E Fork Jarbidge River carves a deep canyon through the volcanic landscape. The settlement is supported by the small Murphy Hot Springs Airport and the nearby Wilkins Island, indicating the importance of remote access in this corner of Owyhee County. To the east, the terrain opens into the Big Flat and the edges of the Inside Desert, a vast expanse marked by isolated water sources like Poison Creek and Horse Lake.

Evidence of historical range management and early infrastructure is visible through features like the CCC Rock Pond and the numerous springs, including Crawfish Spring and Spring Cr, which define the cattle-and-creek economy of the region. Distinctive landmarks such as Pence Butte and Horse Hill provide vertical relief against the surrounding flats, while local thoroughfares like 3 Creek Rd and the NFD 288 Trl connect these remote landmarks.