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1972 Map of Wickahoney Point

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Wickahoney Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Wickahoney Point and the surrounding high desert of Owyhee County were documented during this 1970s survey, showing a landscape defined by seasonal water management and isolated cattle ranching infrastructure. The presence of Antelope Spring Corral and various Jeep Trails indicates the active use of this arid terrain for grazing. Water sources are critical landmarks here, with features like Duncan Creek Crossing, Horseshoe Reservoir, and Arrow Point Reservoir providing essential catchments in a region drained by the deep cuts of Zeno Canyon and Cottonwood Creek.

The southern portion of the map centers on Buncel Basin and the expansive Horse Table plateau. Historical evidence of earlier habitation is noted at Cottonwood (Site), while modern engineering for the era is visible in the Upper Duncan Creek Dam and Four Corners Dam along Big Jacks Creek. This collection of labels provides a detailed look at how ranchers and surveyors navigated the volcanic plateaus and drainage systems before more contemporary developments altered the local character.