2010 Map of Wickahoney Crossing

About this map

Wickahoney Crossing serves as the central landmark for this arid corner of Owyhee County, where local desert roads intersect amid a landscape defined by deep drainage systems. The sparse road network, featuring Battle Creek Rd and Sheep Creek Rd, follows the natural contours of the high plateau, illustrating how transportation in this part of Idaho remains tied to the few viable passage points over watercourses. The map traces the winding paths of Big Jacks Creek and Wickahoney Creek as they cut through the terrain, alongside Sugar Creek in the eastern section. This 2010 survey reflects a period of modern mapping that preserves traditional ranching and backcountry routes, highlighting the enduring spatial relationships between these remote water sources and the primitive road corridors that have served the region for generations.