2017 Map of Slack Mountain

About this map

Slack Mountain and the surrounding high plateau of Owyhee County define this interior landscape. The 2017 survey details a remote region where water management is critical to land use, evidenced by numerous man-made and natural catchments such as Burkhart Reservoir, Hackberry Reservoir, and Antelope Reservoir. The terrain is characterized by distinctive flat-topped mesas known locally as tables, including Nickel Creek Table, Boni Table, and Avery Table, which rise above a network of drainages like Nip and Tuck Cr and Current Cr. Human activity is primarily represented by long-distance transit routes such as Mud Flat Rd and Juniper Mountain Rd, which provide access through the complex topography of Cougar Canyon and Hidden Valley. The distribution of scattered springs, such as Hillside Spring and Jackass Spring, suggests the vital infrastructure needed for grazing in this arid environment.