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2014 Map of De Bord Peaks

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

De Bord Peaks and Squaw Butte anchor this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where the terrain is carved by a network of seasonal drainages and steep-walled canyons. The geography reflects a rugged ranching and grazing territory, evidenced by place names like Sheep Dip Canyon and Black Stump Canyon. Water is the primary architect here, with Cottonwood Cr and Clover Cr feeding through the draws, while Rose Creek Rd provides one of the few managed paths through the hills.

The map reveals the intricate public land survey system divisions across the region, including T15S R38E and T16S R37E. For those tracing the history of land use, the presence of Timber Gulch and Rail Canyon hints at the specific industrial or agricultural needs of early settlers. This survey captures a moment in the modern era when traditional topographical landmarks like Cannon Gulch remain the primary points of orientation in a sparsely populated section of eastern Oregon.