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2017 Map of Pixley Basin

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Pixley Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Pixley Basin and the surrounding Owyhee County highlands are defined by a network of seasonal drainages and vital water sources in this 2017 survey. The landscape is punctuated by prominent landforms such as Black Butte, Doyle Mtn, and Rough Mountain, which serve as natural anchors for the region. These peaks overlook a series of deep gulches, including Goodman Gulch and Hogpen Gulch, each harboring named springs like Goodman Gulch Spring and the Upper Hogpen Spring.

The hydrography of the area is particularly detailed, showing the courses of Horse-Thief Cr and Cottonwood Cr in the north, and Birch Cr to the south. This network of springs—including State 40 Spring and Ace Spring—illustrates the critical importance of water management for livestock and wildlife in this high-elevation terrain. The map captures the complex system of basins, such as Reservation Basin, that has likely supported seasonal grazing and land use for generations.