2011 Map of Bowden Waterhole

About this map

Bowden Waterhole and the high desert drainages of southern Malheur County are the focus of this 2011 survey. The landscape is defined by its vital water sources, with the Ninety Five Reservoir in the north and the seasonal flows of Oregon Canyon Creek and McDermitt Creek moving toward the Nevada border. These waterways, along with Jaca Creek and Fish Creek, indicate the essential ranching infrastructure required in this arid environment. Transportation across the basin relies on a network of functional ranch roads, including Enchave Ranch Rd and Battle Creek Ranch Rd, which connect the isolated draws and flats. The presence of Burro Spring and the man-made Segundo Ditch further emphasize the historical importance of water management for sustaining life and livestock in this corner of the Great Basin.