2011 Map of Caviatta Ridge

About this map

Caviatta Ridge defines the high ground of this high-desert Malheur County landscape, where the scarcity of water is reflected in a network of named springs, reservoirs, and catchment basins. At this time, the region's economy and survival relied on scattered water sources like the Deadman Water Hole and Mustang Water Hole, essential for livestock and local wildlife. Infrastructure is minimal, dominated by unpaved routes such as Mustang Reservoir Rd and various water-management sites including the Crows Nest Reservoir and Peacock Pond Reservoir. To the east, Garlow Butte stands as a prominent topographical marker near the Garlow Butte Spring. The drainage patterns of Dry Creek and Peacock Creek illustrate the seasonal nature of the local hydrology, feeding into more permanent engineered features like the White Cow Pit Reservoir and Echave Reservoir.