2023 Map of Riddle

About this map

Riddle stands at the intersection of high-desert range and deep-cut drainage systems in Owyhee County. This remote corner of southwestern Idaho is defined by its water sources, including the Indian Creek Reservoir and numerous springs like Otter Spring and Moorcastle Springs. The landscape is a high plateau broken by significant depressions such as Duck Valley and Old Man Canyon. The road network, including Battle Creek Rd and Jackson-Tribe Rd, traces the movement of ranchers and land managers through this arid territory. Expansive level ground is found at Moorcastle Flat and Summit Flat, which provide critical grazing land. This map documents a modern view of a region that remains largely defined by its natural topography and seasonal water flow, seen in the winding paths of Sage Hen Creek and Moorcastle Creek.