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1989 Map of Riddle

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Riddle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Duck Valley Indian Reservation dominates the southeastern quadrant of this late 1980s landscape, where the Idaho-Nevada border country transitions from high volcanic plateaus to deep canyon systems. High-elevation tablelands like Lambert Table and Brace Flat are dissected by the dramatic drainage of the Owyhee River and the Little Owyhee River, reflecting a terrain shaped by intense erosion and seasonal water flow.

Settlement is sparse, centered primarily around the small community of Riddle and the nearby Miller Creek Settlement. The map documents a vast network of water management features essential for ranching in the Y P Desert, including numerous small catchments like Whitehorse Butte Reservoir and Tent Creek Reservoir. Notable landmarks such as the Weather Station Reservoir and a remote Landing Strip underscore the logistical isolation of this corner of Owyhee County.