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1979 Map of Bowden Ranch, 1980 Print
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1979 Map of Bowden Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Bowden Ranch serves as a lonely landmark in the high desert of Malheur County, Oregon, during the late 1970s. The landscape is defined by the elevation changes between the Red Hills to the north and the prominent Bowden Hills to the southwest. This remote interior basin relies on ephemeral water sources and isolated improvements, with Rattlesnake Creek and Battle Creek cutting through the arid terrain. The presence of Echave Well and several Jeep Trails indicates the region's historical ties to cattle ranching and land management. Deep incisions like Tudor Canyon and Wire Corral Canyon reveal the erosive force of seasonal drainage across the high plateau, illustrating the rugged infrastructure required to maintain a presence in this part of the Oregon backcountry.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1979
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain