2014 Map of Boghole Spring

About this map

The Oregon Canyon Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, providing a series of vital water sources in a primarily arid environment. Several distinctive peaks and plateaus, such as Mendi Suri and the prominent Flattop, define the local topography. This region is marked by its numerous isolated water points, ranging from named springs like Boghole Spring and Bryson Spring to more specialized sites like Muers Waterhole and Hot Spring. The drainage network, including Oregon Canyon Cr and Rock Cr, flows through the broken terrain towards The Slough. Transportation in this part of the Oregon high desert is limited to primitive routes like Disaster Peak Rd and Mcdermitt Rd, which follow the natural contours of the foothills and canyons, connecting the various springs and livestock watering points that support the area's grazing activities.