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2021 Map of The Point

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of The Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Owyhee serves as a central hub in this high-desert landscape, located just south of the Idaho-Nevada border. The area is defined by the intricate irrigation and drainage network of Duck Valley, where Thacker Slough, the Owyhee River, and the Duck Valley Canal support local agriculture and ranching operations. The topography shifts dramatically from the flat valley floor to the rising elevations of the Bull Run Mountains and the prominent landmark known as The Point.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the placement of several small burial grounds, including the Chinatown Cem, Smith Cem, and Premo Cem, which reflect the diverse settlement history of the region. The map also details essential infrastructure like the Owyhee Airport and various rural routes such as Chinatown Rd and Sheep Creek Rd, illustrating how modern transport follows the historic paths between the valley's water sources and the surrounding highlands.