2014 Map of Brogan

About this map

Brogan sits at the northern edge of this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where the Willow Creek Valley opens into a complex system of agricultural water management. The town is marked by its grid of local roads, including 5th Ave and 8th Ave, and is served by the historic John Day Hwy. An extensive network of irrigation infrastructure is visible, including the Low Line Ditch and High Line Ditch, which redirect water from the Willow Cr drainage to support the arid flats. To the southwest, the terrain rises toward the summit of Cottonwood Mountain and the high table of Thorn Flat. This 2014 survey documents a rugged ranching and farming landscape defined by numerous small-scale water projects, from the Pole Cr Reservoir to the Lockett Reservoir, and remote landmarks like Shell Rock Spring and Upper Turner Spring.