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1973 Map of Wickiup Creek

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Wickiup Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Rose Ridge and Combination Ridge dominate this high-desert Owyhee County landscape, where the drainage patterns reveal a complex network of seasonal water sources and valleys. The area is defined by its numerous springs, such as Long Valley Spring and Rose Creek Spring, which have historically provided vital water points for livestock and wildlife in this arid terrain. The lack of permanent structures or towns suggests a region primarily used for grazing and transit, as evidenced by the primitive Jeep Trail systems that navigate the ridges.

A series of valleys, including Josephine Valley, Anne Valley, and the aptly named Long Valley, partition the high ground. Watercourses like Wickiup Creek and the curiously named Nip and Tuck Creek flow through these depressions, converging toward Pleasant Valley Creek. For those studying the hydrology and land use of southwestern Idaho, the map preserves the exact locations of many unnamed Springs and the rugged topography that dictated historical movement through the Owyhee backcountry.