2013 Map of Smith Creek

About this map

Star Ranch and the isolated outpost of Craig Camp anchor this landscape in Owyhee County, where cattle ranching and seasonal grazing define the terrain. The topography is deeply incised by drainages such as Little Smith Cr and Thomas Cr, which feed into the broader watershed. Notable landmarks like The Monuments and Juniper Mtn rise above the complex network of springs and canyons, including East Fork Red Canyon. Evidence of early overland movement is found along the Grasshopper Trl, which skirts Smith Meadow to the north. The area's reliance on water management is visible at Star Reservoir, providing a crucial resource in the high country between Bull Basin and Twin Springs Ridge. This map is essential for tracing the spatial relationship between remote homesteads and the natural water sources that made them viable.