2017 Map of Wickiup Creek

About this map

Josephine Ranch Airport provides a rare point of human infrastructure in this expansive reach of Owyhee County, situated among the drainages that feed the region's complex creek network. The terrain is defined by prominent high points such as Rose Ridge and Combination Ridge, which separate various water systems including Rose Cr and Combination Cr. Evidence of the area's hydrology is found at Rose Creek Spring and Long Valley Spring, suggesting vital water sources for local ranching and wildlife in an otherwise arid landscape. This 2017 survey details the intricate drainage patterns of Anne Valley Cr and Wickiup Creek, showing how the land is segmented into various townships and ranges, including t8s r3w and t9s r3w, reflecting the enduring legal framework of the Public Land Survey System in the high desert.