2020 Map of Riddle

About this map

The settlement of Riddle anchors this remote high-plateau landscape in Owyhee County, situated at a junction of local routes like 11 Bar Rd and Battle Creek Rd. This environment is defined by an intricate network of seasonal water sources and livestock-supporting features, including Indian Cr Reservoir and numerous named springs such as Moorcastle Springs, Sage Hen Springs, and Heifer Spring. The terrain transitions from broad expanses like Summit Flat and Squaw Flat into the dramatic incision of Old Man Canyon. To the southeast, the topography is punctuated by the Otter Buttes and the ephemeral basins of Dry Lake and Harris Lake. The distribution of these water points and the prevalence of open flats reflect a landscape primarily shaped by the requirements of the regional ranching economy.