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2023 Map of Wickiup Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The North Fork Owyhee Wilderness dominates the southwestern portion of this high-desert landscape in Owyhee County. This terrain is defined by a series of prominent drainage systems, including the headwaters of Wickiup Creek and Anne Valley Creek, which carve through the volcanic plateau. High points like Rose Ridge and Combination Ridge provide natural vantage points over the complex network of seasonal and perennial water sources that have historically supported remote ranching operations in this corner of Idaho.

Local landmarks such as the Josephine Ranch Airport indicate the continued importance of remote access in this isolated territory. Water remains the most critical resource for land use here, evidenced by the named flows of Nip and Tuck Creek and Pleasant Valley Creek, as well as established watering points like Long Valley Spring and Rose Creek Spring. The map documents the persistent layout of these drainage basins and ridges in an area where the topography dictates the movement of both wildlife and livestock.