2010 Map of Snow Creek

About this map

Bald Mountain rises as a prominent landmark in this high-desert drainage system, where water management is central to the landscape. The intricate network of the West Fork Shoofly Creek and East Fork Shoofly Creek defines the terrain, converging near the distinctive area known as Between the Creeks. This survey documents a critical infrastructure of upland water storage, featuring the Upper East Fork Shoofly Reservoir, Elk Reservoir, and Big Sagehen Reservoir. These reservoirs, connected by intermittent flows like Bottle Creek and Snow Creek, reflect the essential ranching and irrigation needs of Owyhee County. The passage of Mud Flat Rd provides the primary transit through these drainages, while northern boundary features like Lone Juniper Creek and Fall Creek highlight the isolated nature of these high-elevation basins.