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2017 Map of Riddle

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Riddle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Riddle occupies a high-desert plateau in Owyhee County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of intermittent creeks and strategically placed water catchments. The settlement is situated at the intersection of traditional routes like Jackson Tribe Rd and 11-Bar Rd, serving as a hub in this arid ranching country. The terrain transitions from broad upland expanses such as Summit Flat and Chicken Flat to the deep incisions of Old Man Canyon.

Water management is central to the area's layout, with several man-made impoundments including Squaw Cr Reservoir, Indian Cr Reservoir, and Otter Reservoir scattered across the township lines. Natural water sources like Sage Hen Springs and Moorecastle Springs are also critical landmarks. The drainage patterns of Squaw Cr and Indian Cr carve through the high flats, leading toward prominent features like Otter Buttes and the southeastern depression containing Harris Lake.