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2023 Map of Battle Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Battle Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The high desert landscape of eastern Malheur County is defined here by a network of drainage canyons and isolated watering points essential for ranching. Battle Creek Ranch Rd winds through the western terrain, providing access to the high elevations of Battle Mtn. The hydrology of this arid region is dominated by small, human-made catchments including Harper Reservoir, Big Arrow Reservoir, and Mules Ear Reservoir.

Naming conventions on the map reflect both local geography and the challenges of the terrain, with labels such as Dead Cow Spring and Deadhorse Spring appearing alongside major drainages like Battle Creek and Rattlesnake Creek. These water sources and reservoirs, including Upper Rattlesnake Reservoir and Summit Reservoir, indicate the historical and contemporary importance of water management in the Oregon backcountry.