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2014 Map of Buck Trough Spring

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Buck Trough Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Malhuer National Forest spans the border of Grant and Harney counties in this high-desert landscape. The terrain is defined by a series of north-south canyons, including Tin Wagon Canyon, Smith Canyon, and the optimistically named Happy Canyon. Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by a dense network of small catchments such as Chalk Reservoir, Dead Horse Reservoir, and Skagway Reservoir.

Named springs like Buck Trough Spring, Tureman Spring, and Mahogany Spring provide vital points of interest for those tracing early routes or livestock history. The North Fork Malheur River and Little Malheur River cut through the southeastern sections, while the prominent Rattlesnake Ridge dominates the northwestern corner. This survey documents the forest road network, including Nat Forest Develop Road 774 Trl, which facilitates access through these drainage systems.