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2024 Map of Parsnip Peak

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Parsnip Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Parsnip Peak and Sagebrush Mtn dominate this high-desert landscape along the border between Malheur County, Oregon, and Owyhee County, Idaho. The region is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainage and vital water sources, including Whiskey Spring, Coffee Pot Spring, and Eiguren Spring. These names hint at the ranching history and human transit through the arid hills where water management is critical, evidenced by Wroten Reservoir 2 and Salt Lick Reservoir.

Remote roads such as Pleasant Valley Rd and Soldier Creek Rd follow natural contours, providing access to the southern reaches of Castro Ridge. The land is carved by numerous gulches and creeks, including Long Gulch and Chicken Creek, which feed into larger systems across the state line. This survey captures a modern look at the Public Land Survey System boundaries that continue to organize the ranching and resource use of the Great Basin terrain.