2010 Map of Ross Lake

About this map

Ross Lake and its surrounding high-desert basins define this Owyhee County landscape, where water dictates the geography of travel and ranching. The map illustrates a network of ephemeral and seasonal water bodies, including Juniper Lake, Henry Lake, and the small Rough Lake located near Mud Flat. Drainage systems such as Yatahoney Creek and Shoofly Creek connect these basins, while the meandering Ross Slough parallels Pleasant Valley Rd, tracing a critical corridor through the arid terrain. The mapping of Bybee Reservoir and ranching infrastructure like Riddle Ranch Rd highlights the intersection of natural hydrology and human land management in the early 21st century. This survey documents the specific contours and water resources of a remote Idaho ranching region prior to more recent changes in land use or environmental shifts.