2011 Map of Cow Valley West

About this map

Bonita anchors the southern portion of this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where the settlement pattern is dictated by the availability of water and the rise of prominent basaltic landmarks. The map documents an intricate drainage system including Cow Creek and Lyman Creek, alongside vital irrigation infrastructure like the Rutherford Ditch near Willow Creek. High points such as Worsham Butte and Cow Valley Butte overlook broad, arid expanses like Rye Flat and Lost Valley. The infrastructure shown, particularly Military Rd and Bonita Rd, reflects the historical transit corridors essential for ranching and movement through this part of the Oregon interior. Significant natural resources like Hugg Spring and the drainage of Indian Gulch highlight the environmental features that have sustained local operations in this sparsely populated region of eastern Oregon.