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2014 Map of Cow Lakes

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Cow Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Cow Lakes and the surrounding volcanic landscape of Jordan Craters define this high-desert region of Malheur County. The map details a complex drainage network where McCain Cr, Schnable Cr, and Cove Cr feed into the lakes, which are constricted at a point known as The Narrows. This area is characterized by its hydrologic features, including isolated water sources like Hawkins Spring and Meadow Spring which serve the surrounding grazing lands.

Human presence is marked by a sparse network of ranch roads such as Lodge Ranch Rd and Oliver Rd, connecting remote points like Azcuenaga Meadows. Elevation landmarks such as Biscuit Butte provide navigational reference points across the terrain. Artificial water storage, including Boulder Reservoir and Angus Reservoir, indicates the importance of water management in this arid environment during the early 21st century.