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2014 Map of Owyhee

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Owyhee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Owyhee serves as the central hub on this northern Elko County landscape, where the Owyhee River flows past the Duck Valley Indian Reservation. The map details a vital water management system through the Agency Canal, Main Canal, and Thacker Slough, reflecting the agricultural foundation of the region. Local heritage is grounded in landmarks like the George Washington Cemetery and the New Cemetery, which provide specific points of interest for genealogists and family historians.

The surrounding terrain transitions from the heights of the Bruneau Range and Bull Run Mountains down to river flats like Jones Flat. Distinctive natural features such as The Crater, Yellow Rock, and Prentice Hill break the high desert topography. Settled points beyond the main town include Ottawanah and Paradise Point, while timber resources are noted at Timber Point and Willis Meadows near the Idaho state line.