2017 Map of Spring Creek Basin

About this map

Spring Creek Basin characterizes this arid portion of Owyhee County, where the high desert landscape is deeply incised by the drainage systems of the Owyhee River. The winding course of the South Fork Owyhee River carves through the northeastern corner of the map, while the Little Owyhee River passes through the southeastern section, illustrating the complex hydrology of this remote sagebrush steppe. The terrain is marked by significant landmarks like Spring Butte and the elevation at 45 Hill, which provide vantage points over the surrounding Y P Desert. This 2017 survey details a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses such as Spring Cr and the broad, open stretches of Halogeton Flat and Juniper Basin, capturing the area's transition between volcanic uplands and river canyons.