1942 Map of Owyhee

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Duck Valley Indian Reservation spans the border between Idaho and Nevada, where the Owyhee River creates a fertile corridor through the high desert terrain. In this 1930s survey, the settlement of Owyhee serves as a central hub near the river's junction with Blue Creek. The agricultural landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation, including the Main Canal, numerous lateral ditches, and Lamb Reservoir. To the south, the topography transitions into the high country of the Humboldt National Forest, marked by peaks like Bald Mtn and the narrow passage of Porcupine Pass.