2011 Map of Brewster Reservoir

About this map

Brewster Ranch and Circle Bar Ranch anchor this high-desert ranching landscape in Malheur County, where water management is the primary driver of human geography. A complex network of catchments, including Brewster Reservoir Number Two, Cherry Creek Reservoir, and Mule Lake Reservoir, illustrates the efforts to harness seasonal runoff in an arid environment. The North Fork Owyhee River cuts through the central portion of the map, joined by tributaries such as Cherry Creek and Squaw Creek. Transportation is defined by functional ranching routes like Fenwick Ranch Rd and Parker Reservoir Rd. In the south, the topography drops into Little Box Canyon and Cougar Canyon, where Soldier Meadows Creek drains toward the Soldier Meadows area, indicating a reliance on natural meadows for grazing.