2024 Map of De Bord Peaks

About this map

De Bord Peaks rise as the central landmark of this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where complex drainages like Rail Canyon and Cannon Gulch carve through the terrain. The map details a remote section of the Oregon interior, structured by a series of north-flowing water systems including Cottonwood Creek and South Willow Creek. The presence of Sheep Dip Canyon suggests the historic importance of sheep ranching in this high-altitude basin, a vital part of the regional agricultural economy during the twentieth century. Human access remains limited to rugged tracks such as Rose Creek Rd and Belknapp Rd, which navigate the steep rises near Ironside Mtn and Taxspa Butte. These corridors provide the primary connection between the varied creek systems, including Clover Creek and McArthur Creek, that define the local watershed.