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1987 Map of Oxbow

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Oxbow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Snake River Oxbow Reservoir dominates this landscape along the border of Oregon and Idaho, where the river's dramatic curve at The Oxbow was transformed by hydroelectric development. The settlement of Oxbow serves as the focal point for regional infrastructure, supported by a Substation, Gaging Station, and the massive Oxbow Dam. This 1980s-era survey documents the industrial footprint of power generation integrated into the steep canyon terrain of the Payette National Forest.

Beyond the reservoir, the map details a network of drainage systems such as Cottonwood Creek and Warm Springs Creek that feed into the Snake River. High peaks like Sheep Mountain and Little Sheep Peak overlook the deep valley, while remote 4WD tracks and translines suggest the difficulty of navigating this vertical environment. To the east, Barber Flat and Butte offer rare level ground in a territory defined by sharp gulches and limestone ridges.