2017 Map of Boghole Spring

About this map

The Oregon Canyon Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in southeastern Malheur County, where water is the primary architect of human and natural patterns. In this arid reach, named water sources such as Boghole Spring, Seep Spring, and Muers Waterhole provide critical anchor points across the basin. The map reveals an intensive management of the watershed for ranching and livestock, evidenced by the Deafenbough Reservoir Number 1, Deafenbough Reservoir Number 2, and Flattop Reservoir. The drainage system is defined by Oregon Canyon Cr and Tenmile Cr, which feed into the extensive marshy lowlands of The Slough. Transportation in this isolated area relies on a network of unpaved routes like Mc Dermitt Rd and Mc Cormick Rd, providing access to high-elevation features like the Flat Top plateau and the peaks of Mendi Suri.