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2023 Map of Riddle

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Riddle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Riddle occupies a critical junction in Owyhee County, where local routes like Battle Creek Rd and 11 Bar Rd converge in a high-desert landscape defined by vast plateaus and seasonal water sources. The topography is marked by significant level reaches such as Summit Flat, Chicken Flat, and Moorcastle Flat, which provided historically accessible ground for grazing and travel above the deeper drainages of Old Man Canyon.

Water management in this arid environment is evident through features like the Indian Cr Reservoir and the numerous springs that dot the hillsides, including Sage Hen Springs and Cat Spring. The map documents the northern reaches of Duck Valley, illustrating how drainage systems like Indian Creek and Sage Hen Creek carve through the plateau. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey preserves the nomenclature of family-named landmarks and the legacy of ranching life in the remote Idaho corner.