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2023 Map of Brewster Reservoir

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Brewster Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

North Fork Owyhee Wild and Scenic River carves a deep path across this corner of Malheur County, defining the remote character of the borderlands between Oregon and Idaho. This high-desert landscape is marked by a complex system of water management, evident in the numerous stock and irrigation impoundments like Brewster Reservoir, Brewster Reservoir Number Two, and Little Groundhog Reservoir. The presence of Soldier Meadows and Soldier Meadows Creek in the southern portion of the quadrangle suggests a historical focus on ranching and grazing in this arid environment.

Transportation is limited to rugged routes such as Fenwick Ranch Rd and Parker Reservoir Rd, which navigate between dramatic geographic features like Little Box Canyon and the Pole Creek Breaks. The topography illustrates a landscape dominated by basalt rimrocks and narrow creek beds, including Paa-ba Tehaga Creek and Dutcher Creek, which feed into the Owyhee river system. This survey provides a clear look at the intersection of public lands and water resources at the state line.