2013 Map of O X Lake

About this map

O X Lake sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Owyhee County, where a complex network of canyons and plateaus dictates the flow of scarce water resources. The terrain is defined by dramatic drainage systems, including the W Fork Shoofly Cr and E Fork Shoofly Cr which frame the area known as Between the Creeks. This 2013 survey illustrates the critical role of water management in the region, evidenced by numerous man-made features such as Twin Lakes Reservoir, Upper Slope Res, and Shearing Corral Res. These catchments, along with named points like Little Tiger Spring and Tiger Spring, reveal the infrastructure necessary for ranching and wildlife in this arid Idaho environment. From the depths of Purjue Canyon to the wide expanse of Horse Basin, the map provides a precise look at the township and range divisions of the Public Land Survey System.