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2010 Map of Pleasant Valley

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Pleasant Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Pleasant Valley and the surrounding high-desert plateaus of Owyhee County are characterized by a remote landscape of canyons and seasonal water sources. The North Fork Owyhee River carves through the northern reaches of this map, while the high ground of Pleasant Valley Table overlooks the network of drainages below. A series of small-scale water management features, including Indian Battleground Reservoir and Joes Folly Reservoir, suggest the enduring importance of ranching and livestock in this arid environment.

Evidence of human activity is centered around the Pleasant Valley Place and Wilson Pasture, reflecting the localized settlement patterns of southern Idaho. Topographic landmarks like Tobacco Meadow and the aptly named Teakettle Spring and Dutch Oven provide specific reference points for those tracing the historical geography of this ranching country. The map also documents the sparse transit network of the area, defined by the Juniper Mountain Rd and the Grasshopper Trl.