2020 Map of Big Mud Flat

About this map

Big Mud Flat dominates the northwestern portion of this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where the management of water is central to the human footprint. The region is marked by a network of catchments and natural sources, including Knottingham Reservoir, Harry Page Reservoir, and David Kent Reservoir, alongside reliable points like Willow Springs and Whiskey Springs. These features suggest a history of ranching and livestock management on the open range. To the east, the terrain shifts abruptly at the Owyhee Breaks, a sharp descent into a complex of drainages. The southern reaches are defined by the deepening of Black Canyon and Juniper Canyon, leading toward the Wrangle Basin. The layout of Mud Flat Rd and Turner Rd indicates how this remote territory is navigated across vast township and range sections.