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1972 Map of Avery Creek

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Avery Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Cottonwood Creek and the headwaters of Avery Creek dominate this high-desert landscape in Malheur County during the early 1970s. The region is defined by a complex network of seasonal water management, illustrated by numerous named stock ponds and catchment areas like O'Toole Reservoir, Good Place Reservoir, and the curiously named Knucklebone Reservoir. These features, alongside Chastain Spring and Cottonwood Cabin Spring, highlight the essential infrastructure required for ranching in this arid environment.

Transportation is limited to a network of rugged paths, including the North Fork Trail and South Fork Trail, which navigate the drainages of Black Canyon and Box Canyon. A solitary Gravel Pit serves as the only mark of industrial activity, while the presence of Petrified Reservoir hints at the geological history of the area. This survey documents the land before modern intensive development, preserving the locations of remote springs and reservoirs vital to local history.