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1957 Map of Wilson Peak

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Wilson Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The high desert landscape of Owyhee County, Idaho, is defined here by the sharp contrast between the rugged uplands and the managed water systems of the lower valleys. From the summit of Wilson Peak, the terrain drops toward the Snake River at the northeastern corner, where the Snake River National Wildlife Refuge borders the water's edge. The settlement pattern is sparse, centered primarily around the Wilson Community Hall and the nearby Wilson Cemetery.

Survival in this arid environment depends on the intricate network of water management features, including the Beck Ditch, a Flume, and a Siphon. These structures carry water from sources like Wilson Creek and Reynolds Creek to support the local agricultural efforts. Evidence of resource exploration is scattered throughout the hills, marked by several Prospect locations and a Pit, while the Owyhee Highway and Bernard Road provide the primary connections through this high-altitude terrain.