2014 Map of Bogus Bench

About this map

Bogus Bench dominates this high desert plateau in Malheur County, where a complex network of seasonal water management reveals the necessity of irrigation and livestock watering in this arid landscape. Numerous reservoirs, including Cave Reservoir, Indian Camp Reservoir, and the Lava Sinks Reservoir, are scattered across the terrain, often following the natural drainage of Bogus Cr and Mud Cr. These man-made improvements suggest a long history of ranching and range management, supporting life on the flats between prominent geological formations.