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1971 Map of Owyhee

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Owyhee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Duck Valley Indian Reservation straddles the high desert border between Nevada and Idaho, anchoring this 1971 survey. The settlement of Owyhee serves as a central hub, featuring a High Sch, Hospital, and nearby Rodeo Grounds. Irrigation infrastructure is vital to this landscape, as seen in the Main Canal and Agency Canal that draw from the Owyhee River, supporting agriculture in the broad Duck Valley.

To the south, the Bull Run Mountains rise sharply, providing the watershed for numerous named sources like Sagebrush Spring and Cavanaugh Spring. Local history is reflected in landmarks like the George Washington Cem and China Dam. The topography transitions from the flat, canal-fed lowlands to prominent heights such as Prentice Hill and Yellow Rock, while the Cleveland Trail tracks through the rugged terrain of the northeastern section.