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2014 Map of Bowden Waterhole

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Bowden Waterhole and the high desert rangelands of southeastern Malheur County are captured in this 2014 survey, illustrating a landscape defined by seasonal water management and isolated infrastructure. The Ion Hwy serves as the primary north-south artery through this arid terrain, connecting a network of ranch and access roads such as Echave Ranch Rd, Alcort Rd, and Jackson Creek Rd.

The presence of scattered water sources like Cascade Spg, Burro Spring, and the Ninety Five Reservoir highlights the critical importance of water rights in this cattle-country environment. Dramatic topographical markers, including the Blue Mountain Spur and the prominent mesa of Flat Top, frame the drainages of Oregon Canyon Cr and Jaca Cr. This map records the modern configuration of these remote interior basins, where land use remains tied to historic grazing routes and drainage systems like Segundo Ditch.