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2017 Map of De Bord Peaks

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of De Bord Peaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

De Bord Peaks and Taxspa Butte anchor this high-elevation terrain in eastern Oregon, where a complex network of seasonal drainages carves through the landscape. The geography is defined by narrow canyons and gulches, including Sheep Dip Canyon, Black Stump Canyon, and Rail Canyon. These landforms suggest a history of seasonal grazing and water management, particularly evident in the naming of Sheep Dip Canyon.

Remote transportation routes like Rose Creek Rd and Belknapp Rd provide the only major access points across these public and private lands. Numerous watercourses, such as Clover Cr, Lost Cr, and Cottonwood Cr, dissect the high country, following the natural contours of the various timbered gulches. This survey captures a rugged portion of the Malheur County interior, where the primary human footprint remains focused on traditional land use and range access.