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2023 Map of Vinson Wash

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Grand View Irrigation District Canal cuts through the northeast corner of this arid Idaho landscape, serving as a vital artery for agricultural development in an otherwise high-desert drainage system. The terrain is defined by a series of deep cuts and seasonal waterways, including McKeeth Wash, Jensen Wash, and the aptly named Poison Gulch to the south. These features reveal the complex hydrology required to sustain life and ranching in Owyhee County, where the topography transitions into the broad expanse of Twentymile Flat. Modern infrastructure intersects with the traditional landscape along Missile Base Rd and Mud Flat Rd, illustrating the region's utility for both transport and strategic land use. Local history researchers can trace the path of Birch Creek as it meanders through the township boundaries of T5S and T6S, marking the subtle shifts in elevation across this part of the Snake River Plain hinterlands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed2023
Date Published2023
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain