2010 Map of Rough Mountain

About this map

Rough Mountain and the high desert terrain of Owyhee County define this 2010 survey, capturing a landscape dominated by drainage systems and mountain passes. The presence of Doyle Place north of the mountain suggests a remote homestead or ranching site established within this dry interior, situated near the headwaters of Birch Creek. This watercourse, along with Lone Juniper Creek and Poison Creek, dictates the movement across the terrain, where topographical gaps like Half Moon Pass and Little Half Moon Pass provide natural corridors for transit. The human footprint is marked primarily by infrastructure like Mud Flat Rd and the Poison Creek Cutoff, tracing routes that connect these isolated water sources and elevation points. The map reflects a modern record of a sparsely populated region where traditional land use and natural geography remain closely intertwined.