2010 Map of Spring Creek Basin

About this map

Spring Creek Basin is defined by the high desert hydrology of Owyhee County, where the desert floor is carved by a network of drainage systems. The South Fork Owyhee River snakes across the northeastern corner of the map, while the Little Owyhee River enters the frame from the south. The terrain is relatively flat with significant exceptions like Spring Butte and the curiously named 45 Hill to the south. This area, which includes Halogeton Flat, reflects a sparse and remote landscape primarily shaped by seasonal water flow through Spring Creek. The absence of roads or structures highlights the isolation of this corner of Idaho, where the natural contours of the land remain the primary features of interest for those studying the state's drainage basins and remote geography.