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2004 Map of Oxbow

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Oxbow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

The Oxbow of the Snake River dominates this mid-2000s landscape, where hydroelectric infrastructure meets the steep canyon walls of the Oregon-Idaho border. The map documents the complex industrial footprint around the Oxbow Dam, including its Powerplant, Substation, and nearby Fish Hatchery. These facilities support the local community at Oxbow, which features a Landing Strip and a Mobile Home Park.

Beyond the river's edge, the terrain rises sharply into the Payette National Forest, marked by peaks such as Little Sheep Peak and Wildhorse Peak. The survey captures the intricate drainage network feeding into Hells Canyon Reservoir, with named gulches like Limestone Gulch and numerous seasonal creeks. The Baker-Homestead Highway follows the western shoreline, providing the primary access through this remote corridor of Baker and Adams Counties.