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2023 Map of Wickahoney Point

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Wickahoney Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The high desert plateau of Owyhee County is defined by its deep drainage systems and isolated mesas in this contemporary survey. At the center of the landscape lies the Big Jacks Creek Wilderness, an area characterized by the winding path of Big Jacks Creek and the elevated landform known as The Island. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts between Wild Horse Table and the lower Buncel Basin, reflecting the complex erosion patterns of the region.

Water management is a central theme in this arid environment, evidenced by numerous namesake catchments such as Buncel Reservoir, Arrow Point Reservoir, and Duncan Cr Reservoir. Historically significant landmarks like Wickahoney Point overlook the confluence of smaller seasonal flows including China Creek and Crab Creek. While Battle Creek Rd provides limited access to the western edge, much of the interior remains defined by its original canyon networks like Zeno Canyon and the natural flow of Wickahoney Creek.