2020 Map of Copeland Reservoirs

About this map

Copeland Reservoirs and a network of artificial water catchments dominate this high-desert reach of Malheur County. The map details a landscape defined by ranching infrastructure, where named reservoirs such as Robinson Reservoir, Kid Flat Reservoir, and McNulty Reservoir collect seasonal runoff for livestock. Topographical landmarks like Copeland Butte provide orientation points across the expansive Antelope Flat, while drainage channels like Butte Creek and Wildcat Creek cut through the terrain. The presence of Slayton Well and Little Mud Flat indicates the critical importance of water management in this arid environment. This 2020 survey records the persistent rural utility of the land, traced by remote corridors like Antelope Flat Road and Crowley Road, reflecting a contemporary ranching economy that relies on these scattered, family-named or location-specific water resources.