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2011 Map of Bowen Valley

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bowen Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Powder River meanders through the heart of this landscape, defining the rural character of Bowen Valley in the early 21st century. The map illustrates a region managed by water and infrastructure, featuring several small impoundments such as Licklider Reservoir, S V Reservoir, and Vaughn Reservoir. These water sources are vital for the agricultural and ranching operations that utilize historical irrigation systems like the Shaw Stewart Ditch and Smith Ditch.

Transport and utility corridors shape the higher ground, with Old Hwy 30 cutting through the northeastern corner near Quartz. The area is deeply etched with gulches and canyons, from Griffin Gulch in the north to Belgian Gulch in the south, while the Baker City Sanitary Landfill provides evidence of local infrastructure serving the nearby population center. Named springs like Currey Spring and Waldo Spring dot the terrain, marking critical points of interest for local history and geography.