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2017 Map of Doolittle Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Doolittle Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Oregon Canyon Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in southeastern Oregon, where a sophisticated network of springs and reservoirs supported the region's ranching and livestock history. Named water sources like Buckaroo Corral Spring and Sheep Corral Spring indicate the essential role of reliable water in this arid environment. The map records several small-scale water management projects, including Clay Reservoir, Snowberry Reservoir, and the Fifteenmile Reservoir Rd, which provided access to these critical remote resources.

Drainage systems define the local topography, with Doolittle Creek and Whitehorse Cr carving through the terrain near the ominously named Death Trap and the prominent Twin Peaks. The presence of named camps, such as Ralph Camp Spring, suggests temporary settlements or seasonal grazing outposts common to the Great Basin's pastoral economy. This survey provides a clear look at the land's hydrography, from the headwaters of Cottonwood Cr to the isolated Doolittle Spring.