2014 Map of Devils Heel

About this map

Ironside Valley sits at the southern edge of this high-desert landscape where the border between Baker and Malheur counties cuts through the terrain. The northern reaches are defined by the Burnt River and the engineered paths of the McPherson Ditch and Eldorado Ditch, which trace the contours of the slopes to manage water in this arid environment. The landmark known as Devils Heel stands near the center of a complex network of seasonal drainages, including Chicken Cr and Fish Cr. Transportation is limited to a few arterial routes like the Dooley Mountain Hwy 245 and remote tracks such as McCoy Rd. The prominence of named ditches and gulches, like Rail Gulch, reflects the long-standing importance of water rights and ranching infrastructure in this corner of Eastern Oregon.