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2013 Map of Riddle

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The small settlement of Riddle serves as the central point of reference in this high-desert landscape of Owyhee County. The terrain is defined by a series of flats and volcanic buttes, with water management being a primary concern for local inhabitants. Several reservoirs, including Squaw Creek Res and Indian Creek Res, suggest a landscape adapted for livestock and ranching. The road network is sparse, centered on Battle Creek Rd and the curiously named 11 Bar Rd, which cut through a series of townships including T14S R3E and T14S R4E.

Water sources are numerous but often isolated, ranging from Moorcastle Springs and Sage Hen Springs to the seasonal Dry Lake. In the southeast, Otter Buttes rise near Otter Reservoir, while the northern reaches of the quadrangle feature wide plateaus like Chicken Flat and Summit Flat. This documentation provides a clear view of the complex drainage systems involving Payne Cr and Moorcastle Cr in a region where every spring and creek is a critical landmark.