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1990 Map of Becker Creek

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Becker Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Huntington Junction serves as a focal point in this high-desert landscape of Malheur County, where the convergence of drainage systems like Willow Creek and Becker Creek dictates the movement through the terrain. The map records a legacy of resource extraction and water management, evidenced by numerous Prospects and Tailings scattered near City Gulch and Discovery Gulch. These industrial markings reflect the small-scale mining efforts that once characterized the area's economy.

Water infrastructure is vital in this arid environment, highlighted by the Pole Creek Reservoir and a network of irrigation features including the Low Line Ditch and Pole Creek Ditch. Family and local names are preserved through landmarks such as Edwards Butte and various water sources like Worthington Spring and Thompson Spring, which provided essential points of relief for livestock and early travelers navigating the complex Canyon topography.