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2020 Map of Caviatta Ridge

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Caviatta Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Caviatta Ridge defines the high ground of this high-desert landscape in southeastern Oregon, where water management is the primary signature of human activity. This 2020 map documents a sophisticated network of upland catchment basins and natural features vital for ranching and wildlife in the Great Basin. Named resources like Mustang Water Hole, Garlow Butte Reservoir, and the White Cow Pit Reservoir are scattered throughout the sections, linked by unpaved tracks such as Mustang Reservoir Rd.

The presence of multiple reservoirs, including Echave Reservoir and Deadman Reservoir, underscores the seasonal nature of the drainage. Ephemeral streams like Dry Cr and Peacock Cr carve through the terrain, originating near landmarks such as Garlow Butte. For those studying land use or local genealogy in Malheur County, these specific water labels and grazing-related boundaries provide an exact look at the 21st-century state of this remote pastoral territory.