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2014 Map of Bowden Ranch

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Bowden Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Bowden Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where ranching operations and water management dictate the settlement pattern. The terrain is defined by dramatic drainages and elevations, from the Red Hills in the northwest down through Tudor Canyon to the floor of Wire Corral Canyon. The network of seasonal waterways, including Rattlesnake Cr, Chimney Cr, and Battle Cr, highlights the critical importance of riparian corridors in this arid environment.

Transportation routes like Rattlesnake Creek Rd and Bowden Ranch Rd follow the natural contours of the land, connecting remote outposts to the wider region. Further south, the Battle Snake Cutoff and Beber Ranch Rd reflect the practical infrastructure required to move livestock and supplies across the Bowden Hls. This survey provides a precise look at the land use and topography of Southeastern Oregon during the early 21st century.