1990 Map of Reynolds

About this map

Reynolds occupies a small valley at the western edge of this 1990 survey, serving as a focal point for the ranching and livestock history of Owyhee County. The local Reynolds Cem and a scattered network of 4WD trails and ditches suggest a landscape defined by water management and hard-won settlement. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation changes rising toward Black Mountain in the south, with the drainage of Reynolds Creek carving through the northwest. Numerous named water sources, such as Brunzell Spring, Nancy Spring, and Windy Point Spring, highlight the importance of localized springs for cattle and homesteads in this arid environment. To the east, the deep incision of West Rabbit Creek Canyon and the surrounding gulches emphasize the isolation of early land tracts like those near Dryden and the Dryden Reservoir.