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2010 Map of Three Forks

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Three Forks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Three Forks serves as a focal point in this high-desert landscape of Owyhee County, where the convergence of drainage systems defines the local geography. The area is characterized by a network of seasonal and perennial watercourses, including Marys Creek, Dry Creek, and Bell Creek, which carve through the plateau. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by the isolated Red Cabin and a series of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes such as 211 Bia and 210 Bia.

Remote landmarks like Cranes Nest and the Mud Flats suggest a terrain utilized for ranching or seasonal grazing. Traditional movement through the territory is documented by the Damon Trl and Ryegrass Trl, which provide access to reliable water sources like Warm Springs and Three Forks Summit Springs. This map effectively documents the intersection of modern administrative road numbering with historical backcountry trails in a region where water remains the primary driver of settlement patterns.