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2014 Map of Sheaville

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sheaville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Sheaville sits at the intersection of high-desert geography and state borders, marking a quiet point where Oregon meets Idaho. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of the Owyhee Mountains and prominent peaks like Spring Mtn. This terrain is a complex network of basins and gulches, including Thomas Creek Basin and Coal Mine Basin, which imply the area's geological and resource history. Water is a critical element here, evidenced by the numerous named springs scattered across the map, such as Sticky Joe Spring and Badger Spring.

Surface travel is dominated by the Ion HWY, which cuts a north-south path through the center of the sheet, and the historic Silver City RD. The prevalence of meadows like Spring Creek Meadow and Dog Creek Meadow indicates a landscape historically shaped by livestock grazing and seasonal water flow. This quadrangle offers a clear view of the rural borderlands before modern development, where family names and local landmarks like Thomas Creek Ridge anchor the geography.