2024 Map of Dollar Basin

About this map

The Malheur Wild and Scenic River carves a winding path through this portion of the Malheur National Forest, where the high desert terrain meets the forested plateaus of eastern Oregon. This landscape is defined by its deep drainages and named upland basins, most notably Dollar Basin and the broad Miller Flat. The survey captures the intricate network of seasonal water sources vital to this environment, including Lucky Reservoir and numerous family or location-named springs such as Altnow Spring, McAllister Spring, and Jordan Spring. Crossing the boundary between Grant and Harney counties, the area reveals a complex topography of canyons and gulches, from the steep walls of Black Canyon and Skookum Canyon to the narrow corridor of Diamond Dot Gulch. This map serves as an essential record of the region's hydrography and topographic relief, documenting the numerous named creeks like Tureman Creek and Larch Creek that feed into the Malheur drainage system.