2017 Map of Brewster Reservoir

About this map

North Fork Owyhee River carves a deep path across this high desert landscape along the border of Oregon and Idaho. The terrain is defined by a network of water management features, including the eponymous Brewster Reservoir and several smaller basins like Little Groundhog Reservoir and Mule Lake Reservoir. These catchments, distributed across the arid plateau, underscore the vital importance of water storage for ranching operations in this corner of Malheur County. Sparse infrastructure, such as Fenwick Ranch Rd and Parker Reservoir Rd, provides the only access through the sagebrush-covered plains and canyons. Significant topographical features like Little Box Canyon and Soldier Meadows further characterize this remote cattle country, while Dutcher Spring provides a rare natural water source in the southeastern reaches of the quadrangle.