2011 Map of Buckbrush Creek

About this map

Buckbrush Reservoir and the drainage of Buckbrush Creek anchor this high desert landscape in Malheur County during the early 21st century. The terrain is defined by a series of distinct buttes and basins, most notably Buckbrush Poison Butte, Big Poison Butte, and Little Poison Butte in the center of the sheet, while Log Creek Basin occupies the northwest corner. A network of primitive roads, such as Buckbrush Rd and Clover Creek Rd, provides access to several critical water sources including Upper Mud Spring, Chalk Spring, and Bull Spring. To the east, the landscape transitions toward Soldiers Canyon Reservoir and N G Creek Reservoir, reflecting the essential water management infrastructure required for ranching and land use in this arid region. This survey captures a moment in the modern management of these traditional range lands.