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2014 Map of Burnt Flat

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Tex Martin Lake and the high desert expanse of Barren Valley characterize this remote landscape in Malheur County. The map documents an intricate system of water management essential for ranching in the eastern Oregon sagebrush steppe, featuring numerous stock ponds and reservoirs such as Prince Albert Reservoir, Dowell Reservoir, and the Tiffin Reservoir Number One. These man-made features are scattered among natural landmarks like Turnbull Mtn and the broad, dry floor of Burnt Flat.

Logistics in this arid region rely on a sparse network of unpaved routes, most notably Crowley Rd and Rinehart Ranch Rd, which connect isolated water sources across the township lines. The drainage patterns of Cedar Cr and Loveland Cr illustrate the seasonal flow of water toward the Little Mud Flat, revealing the topographical challenges faced by early 21st-century land users in this corner of the state.