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2011 Map of Owyhee Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Owyhee Ridge and the high desert terrain of eastern Malheur County define this landscape, characterized by a complex network of intermittent drainages and critical water sources for ranching and recreation. The northwestern corner touches the shoreline of Lake Owyhee, where Lake Owyhee State Park provides a gateway to the reservoirs. Farther east, the terrain is marked by essential livestock and wildlife points such as Swigert Cow Camp and numerous man-made catchments like Camp Kettle Reservoir and Board Corral Reservoir.

The presence of prominent natural landmarks like Devils Gate and Board Corral Mountain suggests a land shaped by geological force and necessity. Canyons and draws, including Gordon Gulch and Board Corral Gulch, channel seasonal water toward the Owyhee and Succor Creek systems. This map captures the region's character as a managed wilderness where named springs like Three Fingers Spring and Monument Spring were vital for those navigating the high plateau before the development of modern recreational access like the Succor Creek State Rec Area.