2020 Map of Shoofly Springs

About this map

Shoofly Springs serves as a focal point for this arid Owyhee County landscape, where water management is the primary marker of human presence. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems and man-made impoundments essential for ranching and land use in this part of Idaho. Major drainages like Battle Cr and Shoofly Cr cut through the topography, while a series of reservoirs including Eds Defeat Reservoir, Owens Reservoir, and Willow Cr Reservoir illustrate the efforts to capture seasonal runoff. These water features, along with Harris Cr Reservoir and Bybee Reservoir in the eastern and southern reaches, dictate the movement and utility of the land. The map provides a detailed view of the high-desert hydrologic system, showing how ephemeral flows like Yatahoney Cr are utilized in a region where every spring and creek carries significance for local history and survival.