2023 Map of Three Forks

About this map

Three Forks Meadow and the surrounding high plateau of Owyhee County define this landscape, where seasonal water sources dictate the movement of people and livestock. This modern survey illustrates a network of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) routes and primitive trails that crisscross the drainage basins of Marys Creek and Bell Creek. These paths, including the Ryegrass Trl and Damon Trl, link disparate water points such as Three Forks Summit Springs, Watchabob Springs, and Chicken Spring. The proximity of Duck Valley and Indian Hay Meadows suggests a landscape managed for grazing, where the availability of Warm Springs and Damon Springs provides critical relief in an otherwise arid environment. The map details the complex topography of the region, from the Mud Flats in the northeast to the various creek forks that converge within this high-desert territory.