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2011 Map of Burns Junction

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Burns Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Burns Junction serves as the primary navigation point in this southeastern Oregon landscape, where high-desert drainages converge near the intersection of regional thoroughfares. The terrain is defined by the prominent Scott Butte and a network of seasonal watercourses, including Scott Butte Creek and Palomino Creek, which channel runoff through the arid basin. Historically, these water sources and the strategic position of the junction have dictated the routes of travel and land use in Malheur County.

Local transport is marked by unpaved reaches like Powell Rd and Crooked Creek Rd, which provide access to the expansive rangelands. Further south, Drought Creek and Crooked Creek carve through the sagebrush plains, illustrating the drainage patterns that sustain local ranching operations. This 2011 survey captures the area's essential geographic character, emphasizing the isolation and critical infrastructure of this remote high-desert crossing.