2020 Map of Piute Basin West

About this map

Owyhee Canyon and its dramatic landscape define this 2020 survey of southwestern Idaho, where the Owyhee River snakes through the northern reaches of the quadrangle. This arid corner of Owyhee County is characterized by sharp relief and significant drainage systems, with Cherry Gulch cutting toward the river valley. Further south, the terrain is shaped by the winding course of Piute Cr, which meanders eastward toward the Piute Basin. The map provides clear evidence of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) grid, documenting townships like t13s r3w and t14s r3w. This is a landscape largely defined by its natural hydrology and complex topography rather than dense settlement, offering researchers a modern benchmark of the region's wilderness character and watershed patterns.