2014 Map of Avery Creek

About this map

Avery Creek and Sixteenmile Cr carve through this high desert portion of Malheur County, where the landscape is defined by an extensive network of artificial water catchments and isolated springs. The reliance on water management is evident in the numerous named basins, such as Petrified Reservoir, Good Place Reservoir, and Military Reservoir, which likely supported the region's livestock ranching economy. Settlement is sparse, with primary access provided by unpaved routes like Crowley Rd and Cottonwood Rd. Dramatic geological features including Black Canyon and Box Canyon break the terrain, while family-named or descriptive landmarks like Division Reservoir Chastain Spring and Knucklebone Reservoir provide specific points of interest for local historians and researchers tracking land use in the Oregon outback during the early 21st century.