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1990 Map of Buck Trough Spring

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Buck Trough Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The North Fork Malheur River carves through the heart of the Malheur National Forest, defining the hydrological character of this high-elevation landscape. Water management for livestock or forestry is central to the area's development, evidenced by a network of small reservoirs such as Skagway Reservoir, Slate Reservoir, and 69 Reservoir. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages like Tin Wagon Canyon and Rattlesnake Canyon, which feed into the primary river systems.

Tracing the boundary between Grant and Harney counties, this landscape is a patchwork of named water sources essential for survival in the arid timberland. Numerous isolated springs, including Buck Trough Spring, Tureman Spring, and Mahogany Spring, serve as vital landmarks for those navigating the 4WD tracks that crisscross the ridges. The eastern edge of the map shows the transition to the Little Malheur River drainage, reflecting a complex watershed used for decades by ranchers and foresters alike.