2021 Map of Owyhee

About this map

Duck Valley and the northern borderlands of Elko County define this high-desert landscape where the Owyhee River enters Nevada from Idaho. The 2021 topography reveals a complex network of water management, including the Main Canal, Agency Canal, and the drainage of Thacker Slough, which support the high-altitude agriculture of the region. Local history and genealogy are anchored by specific landmarks such as the George Washington Cem and New Cem, located near the northern edge of the quadrangle. Distinctive terrain features like The Crater, Yellow Rock, and Prentice Hill break the basin floor, while names like Ottawanah and Paradise Point mark the limited points of habitation. The Bull Run Mountains rise in the south, providing a stark backdrop to the flat expanses of Jones Flat and the surrounding sagebrush plains.