2011 Map of Beaver Charlie Breaks

About this map

The Owyhee River snakes through this high desert region of Malheur County, carving the distinct terrain of the Beaver Charlie Breaks. Human presence in this arid landscape is defined by water management and land use, evidenced by the Beaver Charlie Cabin and an extensive network of artificial catchments. These include the West Beaver Charlie Reservoir, Bull Creek Reservoir, and a series of reservoirs flanking the Oregon Hills, such as the North Oregon Hill Reservoir and Northwest Oregon Hill Reservoir. Transportation across these remote sections is facilitated by unpaved tracks like Sharon Creek Reservoir Rd and Oregon Lake Reservoir Rd, which connect the scattered water resources and terrain features like Cavieta Hill and Bull Flat. The industrial footprint is limited to the South Toppin Butte Pit, suggesting localized mineral or gravel extraction in an otherwise wide-open rangeland.