2017 Map of Battle Mountain

About this map

Battle Mtn rises as the central landmark of this high-desert landscape in southeastern Oregon, surrounded by a complex system of livestock water improvements. The drainage patterns of Battle Cr and Rattlesnake Cr define the geography, where cattle ranching infrastructure is evident through named features like Battle Creek Ranch Rd and Mules Ear Reservoir. The presence of numerous isolated water sources, including Portuguese Spring, Deadhorse Spring, and Muley Spring, indicates the critical importance of spring-fed hydrology for sustaining life and industry in Malheur County's arid interior. This survey captures a terrain shaped by deep canyons such as Barn Canyon and Isaac Canyon, while larger impoundments like Harper Reservoir and the Upper Rattlesnake Reservoir reflect mid-century efforts to manage seasonal runoff across this open range.