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2017 Map of Chicken Spring

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Chicken Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Trout Creek Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape on the border of Harney and Malheur counties. A complex network of drainages and seasonal reservoirs defines the region's ranching and water management history, featuring prominent sites like Chicken Spring and the Tadpole Spring Reservoir. The area is bisected by the N Fork McDermitt Cr and McDermitt Cr, which flow toward the Nevada border.

Remote airfields like Sherman Field sit at the base of the ridges, reflecting the logistical needs of this isolated terrain. The map meticulously documents the distribution of vital water sources, from the Rough Hole Reservoir in the south to Payne Reservoir and Evan Reservoir in the north. These features, connected by primitive routes like Trout Creek Rd, illustrate the long-standing reliance on carefully managed springs and catchments in the arid Oregon interior.