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2011 Map of Chicken Spring

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Chicken Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sherman Field and a high-desert network of water management features define this corner of Malheur County in the early 21st century. The landscape is characterized by its drainage systems, including McDermitt Creek and the East Fork Big Trout Creek, which feed into numerous small impoundments. These reservoirs, such as Tadpole Spring Reservoir, Funny Face Reservoir, and Rough Hole Reservoir, illustrate the critical importance of water storage in this arid environment for ranching or land management.

Evidence of human infrastructure is centered around Trout Creek Rd, providing access to remote locations like Chicken Spring and Evan Reservoir. The topography transitions from the banks of Willow Creek to the distinct relief of Line Canyon. This survey captures the remote character of southeastern Oregon, where named springs and seasonal creeks remain the primary landmarks for navigators and local land users.