2020 Map of Avery Creek

About this map

Avery Creek winds through this high desert region of Malheur County, where the management of water is the primary signature on the land. A network of reservoirs, including the aptly named Good Place Reservoir and Knucklebone Reservoir, demonstrates the essential infrastructure required for ranching and survival in this arid environment. The landscape is defined by its drainages, such as Black Canyon and Box Canyon, which dictate the paths of primitive routes like Crowley Rd and Cottonwood Rd. Scattered springs such as Cottonwood Cabin Spring and Gacey Spring provide small oases in the sagebrush-covered terrain. The presence of features like Military Reservoir and Division Reservoir suggests a history of land management and shared resources among the area's inhabitants. This survey provides a clear view of the drainage patterns and the specific, often family-named water sources that sustain life in this corner of Oregon.