
Blue Mountain Pass serves as a critical geographic corridor through the high-desert terrain of southeastern Malheur County. This 2023 survey illustrates an arid landscape defined by water management, where numerous seasonal catchments like Basque Flat Reservoir and Long Draw Reservoir support ranching operations. The rugged topography is punctuated by prominent landmarks such as The Cap and the broad plateau of The Table, while Horse Corral Creek winds through the drainages. The distribution of features like Wash Rock Spring and the sequenced Blue Mountain Reservoir Number One through Blue Mountain Reservoir Number Five highlights the essential infrastructure required for survival and industry in this isolated stretch of Oregon.
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1955 · Jordan Valley
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Jordan Valley
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Jordan Valley
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1982 · Battle Mtn
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1982 · Oregon Canyon Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1982 · Bowden Waterhole
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1982 · Jackson Summit
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1982 · Basque
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1982 · Battle Creek Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1982 · Three Man Butte Well
USGS Topo · 1:24,000