- Source: Dickshooter Creek
Dickshooter Creek is a tributary to Deep Creek in southwest Idaho in the United States, approximately 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Riddle. It is 22.5 miles (36.2 km) long. Its watershed is entirely made up of rangeland. It has very low water flow, and dries up during the summer months. It is a common location for hiking and backpacking, particularly during the summer months.
Name
Dickshooter Creek follows the naming scheme of the ridge, reservoir, and trailmarker of the same name. It was named after a pioneer settler named Dick Shooter who built a settlement in the area.
Course
Dickshooter Creek's source is Willow Spring, at elevation 5,565 ft (1,696 m). From there, it travels west, creating a pool called Willow Meadows Reservoir Three, then north and around the abandoned settlement of Dickshooter. As it continues, it carves out a small gorge called Black Canyon as it travels south before joining Deep Creek.
Legislation
Dickshooter creek was categorized as part of the Owyhee River Wilderness in 2009 as a part of the Owyhee Public Lands Management Act. It is not designated for aquatic life nor recreation, though it does meet basic water standards according to § 305(b) and § 303(d).
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Dickshooter Creek
- Dickshooter
- Bruneau Dunes State Park
- Gospel Hump Wilderness
- Hells Gate State Park
- Bruneau River
- List of Idaho state parks
- Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness
- Massacre Rocks State Park
- City of Rocks National Reserve
