2017 Map of Bowden Waterhole

About this map

Bowden Waterhole and the high desert rangelands of southeastern Oregon are meticulously documented in this contemporary survey of Malheur County. The landscape is defined by its seasonal hydrology and a network of remote ranch roads that provide access to isolated water sources like Ninety Five Reservoir and Burro Spring. Seasonal drainages, including Oregon Canyon Cr and Jackson Cr, carve through the basin, while the prominent plateau of Flat Top rises above the surrounding flats. The map traces essential transportation routes through this sparsely populated territory, specifically Echave Ranch Rd and Battle Creek Ranch Rd, reflecting the enduring agricultural and pastoral utility of the land. These features illustrate the infrastructure required to manage livestock and water in a region where geography dictates the placement of every road and reservoir.