2023 Map of O X Lake

About this map

Little Jacks Creek Wilderness dominates this corner of Owyhee County, defined by a complex network of high-desert drainages and isolated water sources. The landscape is carved by deep seasonal cuts like Purjue Canyon and Halfway Gulch, while name-bearing heights such as Between the Creeks rise above the confluence of East Fork Shoofly Creek and its tributaries. This 2023 survey identifies critical water points in an arid environment, including Tiger Spring, Little Tiger Spring, and the namesake O X Lake. The presence of the Little Jacks Creek Wild and Scenic River and the Twin Lakes Reservoir reflects the dual nature of water management in this high-elevation region, where protected wilderness preserves ancient geologies alongside managed catchment systems like Rattlesnake Creek.