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2024 Map of Deer Flat

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Deer Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The West Little Owyhee Wild and Scenic River carves a deep, winding path through this corner of Malheur County, defining a landscape of high plateau and intricate drainage systems. The terrain transitions from the broad expanse of Deer Flat into steep-walled corridors like Massey Canyon and Louise Canyon. This area is characterized by a high density of vital water sources in an otherwise arid environment, marked by numerous named points such as Horse Hill Spring, Pedroli Spring, and Spare Spring.

Human intervention is sparse and primarily functional, consisting of isolated desert tracks like Airplane Reservoir Rd and Co Line Rd. These routes provide access to the remote uplands and the several tributaries feeding the main river system, including the Lake Fork West Owyhee River and Jack Creek. The map documents a landscape where natural hydrology and topography remain the dominant features, largely untouched by permanent settlement.