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2013 Map of Purjue Canyon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Purjue Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Purjue Canyon and its network of ephemeral watercourses dominate this Owyhee County landscape, illustrating a classic drainage pattern of the Idaho high desert. The map follows Shoofly Cr as it winds north through the central canyon, joined by seasonal flows from Poison Cr and Twentymile Gulch. These water systems dictate the local transit routes, including the Poison Creek Rd and the Poison Creek Cutoff, which skirt the higher elevations.

A network of remote access roads, including Mud Flat Rd, navigates the complex terrain of the Owyhee Plateau, following the natural contours of the land. Further south, the map identifies Halfway Gulch, marking a distinct shift in the topographic character as the elevation rises across the township boundaries. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the hydrological and transportation infrastructure essential for land management and navigation in this arid region.