2014 Map of Cedar Mountain

About this map

Cedar Mountain stands as the central landmark in this high-desert region of Malheur County, where the landscape is defined by its critical water management infrastructure. The terrain is characterized by a high concentration of small, named reservoirs used for ranching and wildlife in an arid environment. Locations like Cook Stove Basin and Little Mud Flat indicate the local nomenclature of the plains, while the names of the water sources — such as Hard Time Reservoir, Long Walk Reservoir, and Burnt Stump Reservoir — reflect the practical and perhaps difficult nature of land use in this part of Oregon. These reservoirs, including David Kent Reservoir and Horsetail Reservoir, are fed by seasonal drainages like Butte Cr and Rinehart Cr. Modern access to this remote rangeland is maintained via Crowley Rd and Antelope Flat Rd, which trace the section lines of the Public Land Survey System.