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2011 Map of Owyhee

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Owyhee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Snake River defines the landscape of this Oregon-Idaho border region, where a complex network of irrigation and drainage systems supports the agricultural character of Malheur County. The confluence of the Owyhee River and the Snake River creates a series of significant riverine features, including Big Cottonwood Island and Settlers Island. The map illustrates the intensive water management required in this arid environment, featuring the Owyhee Ditch, Mitchell Butte Lateral, and various drainage canals like the Ross Drain and North Alkali Drain.

Settlement patterns follow the river and the plateaus, with communities such as Nyssa, Owyhee, and the distinctively named Kingman Kolony established among the grid of rural roads. Significant local landmarks include the Owyhee Cemetery and the elevated terrain of Lincoln Bench and Nyssa Bench. The presence of labels like Beet Dump Rd and the Overstreet landmark point to the region's historical reliance on the sugar beet industry and specialized transport routes.