2011 Map of Battle Mountain

About this map

Battle Mountain dominates this portion of Malheur County, where a complex network of springs and reservoirs supports the arid rangeland economy. Water management is the primary defining characteristic of the landscape, illustrated by numerous named catchments such as Harper Reservoir, Big Arrow Reservoir, and Summit Reservoir. These features, alongside isolated water sources like Portuguese Spring and Dead Cow Spring, suggest a history of seasonal grazing and livestock movement through the high desert. Battle Creek Ranch Rd provides the primary access through this territory, tracing a path near Battle Creek and the headwaters of Rattlesnake Creek. The map provides a precise record of these vital water points, which remain central to the survival of the local ranching operations in this remote corner of Oregon.