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2020 Map of Piute Basin East

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Piute Basin East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Owyhee River carves a deep path through the high plateau of Owyhee County, creating the prominent Owyhee Canyon that dominates the northern and eastern portions of this landscape. This arid region is characterized by a network of seasonal water catchments, including Rock Point Reservoir, Wiley Reservoir, and Petition Reservoir, which are critical infrastructure in the high desert environment.

Strategic landforms like Piute Butte and Lookout Butte rise above the surrounding flats of Piute Basin and the Y P Desert. The map reveals the intricate hydrography of the area, from the winding course of Piute Cr to the marshy character of The Tules. Researchers can trace the distribution of modern range improvements, such as the Upper Piute Cr Reservoir and the Weather Station Reservoir, situated across several township boundaries.