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2017 Map of Bretz Mine

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bretz Mine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Oregon Canyon Mountains define this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where ranching and mining history converge. The presence of the Bretz Mine and its namesake Bretz Reservoir highlights the industrial past of this remote corner of Oregon, while a complex system of water management is evident through numerous cattle-watering features. These include Little Pink Reservoir, Pinky Reservoir, and the Spring Creek Pit Reservoir, all essential for livestock in a region carved by deep drainage features like Moonshine Canyon and Buck Corral Canyon.

Roadways such as Archie Myers Ranch Rd and Disaster Peak Rd trace the path of local commerce and land access across the rugged topography. The survey reveals a network of seasonal watercourses, including Indian Cr, McDermitt Cr, and Whitehorse Cr, which feed into various man-made catchments like Pretty Rock Reservoir and North Cottonwood Reservoir. Notable landmarks like Mendi Suri and the plateau of Flattop provide distinct navigational points within this expansive territory.