2017 Map of Pleasant Valley

About this map

Pleasant Valley and the high ranching lands of Owyhee County are defined here by a network of seasonal water sources and expansive plateaus. This 2017 study illustrates a remote landscape where water management is essential, featuring numerous named springs and tanks such as Nickel Creek Spring, Bills Spring, and the uniquely named Minks Drink. The topography is marked by flat-topped mesas including Pleasant Valley Table and Nickel Creek Table, which rise above the drainages of the N Fork Owyhee River. Navigational routes like the Old Juniper Mountain Rd and the Grasshopper Jeep Trl provide access to cattle country and isolated landmarks like Wilson Pasture. The map's nomenclature, including Indian Battleground Reservoir and Joes Folly Reservoir, suggests a history of local ranching trials and historic events in this high-desert environment.