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2014 Map of The Point

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of The Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Duck Valley and its intricate network of irrigation canals dominate this landscape along the border of Elko County, Nevada, and Owyhee County, Idaho. The map reveals a highly managed hydrological system where the Owyhee River is diverted through the Agency Canal, Main Canal, and Duck-Valley Canal to support agriculture in this high-desert region. To the south, the terrain shifts dramatically as the valley floor rises toward the distinctive summit of The Point and the northern reaches of the Bull Run Mountains.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the cluster of burial sites near the settlement area, including the Smith Cemetery, Premo Cemetery, and the Chinatown Cemetery. These sites, along with landmarks like the Owyhee Airport, reflect the community's layered history. The map also traces various natural and man-made watercourses such as Billy Shaw Slough and Thacker Slough, which weave between Bureau of Indian Affairs routes and rural roads like Paradise Rd.