2014 Map of Copeland Reservoirs

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Copeland Butte rises above an arid landscape dominated by an intricate system of water management in Malheur County. This 2014 survey reveals a high-desert environment where stock water is carefully captured in numerous small basins such as Robinson Reservoir, Esplin Reservoir, and Car Reservoir. The terrain is characterized by broad, low-lying areas like Antelope Flat and Little Mud Flat, which are bisected by seasonal drainages including Butte Cr and Wildcat Cr. Transportation is limited to isolated corridors like Crowley Rd and Antelope Flat Rd, reflecting the remote ranching character of this region. The density of named catchments, from the Antelope Flat Reservoir Number One to the Butte Waterhole Reservoir, underscores the vital importance of surface water resources for land use in this corner of eastern Oregon.