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2020 Map of Becker Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Willow Creek Valley dominates the southern half of this landscape, where the seasonal flow of Willow Creek is managed by an intricate system of nineteenth and twentieth-century irrigation infrastructure. Significant water management features include Pole Creek Reservoir, which collects runoff from the surrounding uplands, and a series of hand-cut and engineered channels such as Cole Ditch, Loweline Ditch, and E-Side Ditch.

The northern portion of the map transitions into higher elevations, marked by Edwards Butte and numerous springs that suggest early ranching and livestock reliance on this terrain. Historic transit is represented by Huntington Rd, cutting across the high country. Deeply etched drainages like Cash Gulch and Discovery Gulch indicate the persistent erosion and geological character of this part of Malheur County, while isolated features like Davis Reservoir and several named springs—including Steve Spring and Worthington Spring—point to essential water sources in an otherwise arid environment.