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2023 Map of Boghole Spring

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Boghole Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Oregon Canyon Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where water sources dictate the patterns of human activity and ranching. Life in this remote corner of the state centers on a network of springs and man-made catchments, including Boghole Spring, Seep Spring, and the Deafenbough Reservoir Number 1. These scattered water points, along with Myers Waterhole, serve as critical landmarks in a region defined by basalt plateaus like Flat Top.

Transportation is limited to a few rugged routes such as Mc Dermitt Rd and Mc Dermitt Mine Rd, which hint at the region's mining connections. To the east, the terrain softens into The Slough, a significant wetland area fed by Tenmile Creek and Oregon Canyon Creek. This modern survey captures the enduring character of the Oregon high desert, where naming conventions for features like State Section Spring and Flattop Reservoir reflect the intersection of public land management and agricultural necessity.