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2023 Map of Sinker Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Sinker Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Sinker Canyon serves as the central geographic axis of this Idaho high-country map, where the complex drainage systems of Owyhee County are meticulously documented. The landscape is defined by the convergence of numerous watercourses, including Sinker Creek, Bates Creek, and Fossil Creek, which carve through the arid terrain. Ranching history is evident at the Spring Ranch and along the various family-named routes such as Joyce Ranch Rd.

Upland features like Diamond Basin and the South Fork Rabbit Creek illustrate the watershed's importance to the region. The map also traces the Murphy Mutual Canal, a significant piece of local irrigation infrastructure that redirects water from the natural flow of the canyon. To the west, the Silver City Rd provides a historical link to the famous mining districts nearby, while the presence of Diamond Creek Spring highlights the vital water sources scattered throughout these remote gulches and basins.