2011 Map of Dollar Basin

About this map

The Malheur River winds through this high-desert landscape in Harney County, serving as the central artery for a region defined by its seasonal water sources and broad plateaus. Access to the backcountry is anchored by the Malheur River Trailhead and the Malheur Ford, marking traditional crossing points in a terrain of deep canyons and flats. The names across the sheet, such as Diamond Dot Gulch and Dollar Basin, reflect the ranching and land-use heritage of this portion of Oregon. Numerous springs, including Yellowjacket Spring, Wade Spring, and Blinn Spring, indicate the vital locations where water was once sought for livestock and travel. Moving south, the topography transitions toward Hog Flat and the Lucky Reservoir, with Frost Mill Rd providing one of the few established routes through the southern reaches of the quadrangle.