2017 Map of Avery Creek

About this map

Avery Creek flows through this high-elevation rangeland in Malheur County, where a complex network of springs and reservoirs supports the region's cattle-ranching heritage. The landscape is defined by drainage systems such as Cottonwood Cr and Sixteenmile Cr, which have carved deep features like Black Canyon and Box Canyon. Human impact on this arid terrain is most visible through a high concentration of water-management sites, ranging from the uniquely named Good Place Reservoir and Knucklebone Reservoir to family-named landmarks like O'Toole Reservoir and Chastain Spring. These water sources are connected by a few vital thoroughfares, including Crowley Rd and Keeney Creek Rd, which provide access to this isolated corner of Oregon. The map illustrates how essential specific, named water points are for navigating and utilizing the high desert terrain.