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2020 Map of Battle Creek Ranch

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Battle Creek Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Battle Creek Ranch anchors the southern portion of this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where the terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems and isolated water sources. This 2020 survey illustrates a region where life and travel are dictated by the presence of water, with several named springs such as Isaac Canyon Spring, Harper Spring, and Tree Spring providing critical points in an otherwise arid environment. The map details a landscape of significant relief, where the Bowden Hills transition into deep geographical features like Isaac Canyon and Barn Canyon.

A network of remote access roads, including Rattlesnake Creek Rd and Beber Ranch Rd, connects the working ranch lands to the natural topography of Overshoe Pass and Box Canyon. The presence of the Woolhawk Reservoir suggests a managed water system essential for the livestock operations that define this corner of Oregon. This survey provides a precise look at the land use and natural hydrology that continue to shape the high desert ranching tradition.