2017 Map of Deer Flat

About this map

Deer Flat and the surrounding high plateau of Malheur County define this corner of the Oregon landscape as it appeared in 2017. The hydrology of the region is centered on the W Little Owyhee River and the Lake Fork W Owyhee River, which wind through deep incisions such as Massey Canyon and Louse Canyon. Because of the arid nature of the high desert, the map reveals a critical network of water sources essential for livestock and local wildlife, including Jack Creek Spring, Pedroli Spring, and Indian Spring. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring cattle-ranching infrastructure of the Great Basin, where named tracks like Airplane Reservoir Rd and Co Line Rd provide the primary means of navigation across the vast township and range system. Significant landmarks like Bend Spring and Cat Spring serve as vital reference points in a terrain otherwise characterized by its expansive open reaches and seasonal drainages like Jack Creek.