2023 Map of Piute Basin West

About this map

Owyhee River Wilderness dominates the northern reaches of this Owyhee County map, where the deep incisions of Owyhee Canyon reveal the dramatic hydrology of the high desert. The Owyhee Wild and Scenic River winds through this protected corridor, joined by tributaries such as Piute Creek that cut through the undulating sagebrush plateau. This 2023 survey documents a landscape defined by its topographical isolation and lack of permanent settlements or infrastructure, preserved for its primitive character. The map captures the complex drainage patterns of the Owyhee River basin, providing a detailed record of the public lands and wilderness boundaries that shape this corner of southwestern Idaho.