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2023 Map of Owinza

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Owinza
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Owinza sits as a central point of human settlement in this high desert region of Lincoln County, defined by its relationship with scarce water resources. The landscape is marked by a series of catchment features including Monument Reservoir, East Monument Reservoir, and Banner Reservoir, which underscore the historical importance of water management for local ranching and agriculture. To the north, Rock Lake provides a natural landmark in the sagebrush-dominated terrain.

Transportation routes like Hwy 24 and Owinza Rd cut across the landscape, following the gradual contours of the Snake River Plain. The presence of named water sources like Shirley G Spring suggests a reliance on specific groundwater points in an otherwise arid environment. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the contemporary state of these long-established irrigation and transport networks.