2017 Map of Murphy Hot Springs

About this map

Murphy Hot Springs sits at the western edge of this high-altitude landscape, where the East Fork Jarbidge River carves a deep path through the canyonlands of Owyhee County. This 2017 survey details a transition from the river valley to the broad, elevated expanses of Big Flat and the Inside Desert to the south. The area is defined by its isolation and specialized infrastructure, including the Murphy Hot Springs Airport and a network of remote access routes like Dishpan Rd. Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by the Poison Cr Reservoir and the CCC Rock Pond in the north. Significant topographical landmarks such as Pence Butte and Horse Hill provide vertical relief against the flat horizons, while smaller water sources like Crawfish Spring and Spring Cr sustain the local ecosystem.