2011 Map of Boghole Spring

About this map

Oregon Canyon Creek and its seasonal drainage network define this high-desert ranching landscape in Malheur County as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map centers on the water sources essential for cattle operations, including the namesake Boghole Spring and the Flattop Reservoir. Ranching family legacies are visible through sites like the Vance Ranch and McCormick Ranch, while public land management is noted at State Section Spring. Roads like McDermitt Rd and Disaster Peak Rd navigate the undulating terrain of the Hot Spring Hills, connecting these remote outposts. The concentration of man-made water improvements, such as Deafenbough Reservoir Number 1 and Myers Waterhole, illustrates the intense management required for agriculture in this arid environment.