2020 Map of Wagon Box Basin

About this map

Wagon Box Basin serves as the central hub of this remote Owyhee County landscape, where the high-desert plateau is etched by seasonal water sources and expansive basins. The drainage patterns of Pole Creek and Camas Creek define the local topography, supporting a history of ranching and livestock management in what is otherwise an arid environment. Named landmarks like Hawes Pasture and Avery Table indicate the historical use of these flats for grazing, while a network of isolated water improvements, including Johnson Reservoir, Bennett Reservoir, and Bullhead Reservoir, illustrates the essential infrastructure required to sustain life and industry in this corner of Idaho. From the heights of Spencer Butte to the lower reaches of Antelope Basin, the map documents a terrain where specific named springs like Sam Noble Spring and Moonshine Spring were once critical waypoints for local travelers and ranchers.