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2017 Map of Wickahoney Point

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Wickahoney Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wickahoney Point stands as a prominent landmark in this high-desert region of Owyhee County, where the management of scarce water is the primary feature of the landscape. The distribution of small catchments like Buncel Reservoir, Horseshoe Reservoir, and Duncan Cr Reservoir reflects the livestock-driven economy and land use patterns of this arid Idaho plateau. The terrain is characterized by broad elevated flats such as Wild Horse Table and recessed drainages like Zeno Canyon, illustrating the complex erosion patterns typical of the state's southwestern corner.

Transportation is minimal, anchored by Battle Creek Rd which provides access across the shifting elevations. Localized water sources, including Duncan Creek Spring and Antelope Spring, serve as vital points in an otherwise dry environment. The naming of features like The Island and Crab Creek Basin highlights how specific geographic formations provided orientation for ranchers and travelers navigating the vast public lands in the early 21st century.