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2014 Map of Caviatta Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Caviatta Ridge and Garlow Butte anchor this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where the management of water is the primary human footprint on the land. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated network of small-scale water collection points, ranging from named springs like Garlow Butte Spring to vital livestock watering sites such as Mustang Water Hole and Deadman Water Hole.

Remote tracks including Mustang Reservoir Rd and Skull Creek Rd provide the only significant access through these townships, connecting various reservoirs like Grows Nest Reservoir and Echave Reservoir. The presence of features such as White Cow Pit Reservoir and Deadman Reservoir reflects the area's ongoing history of ranching and resource management in a semi-arid environment, with seasonal drainages like Peacock Cr and Dry Cr cutting through the open country.