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2017 Map of Ross Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ross Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ross Lake and its surrounding high-desert wetlands define this corner of Owyhee County, where a complex network of man-made and natural water features supports the high-altitude landscape. The map reveals an intricate system of water management including Bybee Reservoir, Millin Reservoir, and Willies Reservoir, alongside the sequential Yatahoney Reservoir Number 1 and Yatahoney Reservoir Number 2. These features, integrated with the natural drainage of Yatahoney Cr and Shoofly Cr, suggest a history of seasonal water containment for agricultural or ranching utility in this arid region.

Terrain variations are marked by the broad expanse of Pleasant Valley and the distinctive Mud Flat, while smaller bodies of water like Juniper Lake, Henry Lake, and Rough Lake dot the township and range lines. The presence of Ross Slough and the 903 Bia route provide insight into local transit and drainage patterns, documenting a sparse but carefully managed environment in the early twenty-first century.