Dickshooter Creek

42°20′25″N 116°36′31″W / 42.34028°N 116.60861°W / 42.34028; -116.60861 • elevation5,565 ft (1,696 m) MouthDeep CreekOwyhee River Wilderness42°20′25″N 116°36′31″W / 42.34028°N 116.60861°W / 42.34028; -116.608614,689 ft (1,429 m)Length67 mi (108 km)Basin size49,010 acres (76.58 sq mi)Basin featuresRiver systemOwyhee River SystemTypeWildDesignatedMarch 30, 2009

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 long.^[1] Its watershed is entirely made up of rangeland.^[2] It has very low water flow, and dries up during the summer months.^[3][4] It is a common location for hiking and backpacking, particularly during the summer months.^[5]

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.^[6]

Course

Dickshooter Creek's source is Willow Spring, at elevation 5565ft. 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.^[1]

Legislation

Dickshooter creek was categorized as part of the Owyhee River Wilderness in 2009 as a part of the Owyhee Public Lands Management Act.^[7] It is not designated for aquatic life nor recreation, though it does meet basic water standards according to § 305(b) and § 303(d).^[8]

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