2020 Map of Doolittle Creek

About this map

The Oregon Canyon Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where water sources dictate the geography of human activity. Dozens of named springs and small reservoirs, such as Buckaroo Corral Spring, Sheep Corral Spring, and Snowberry Reservoir, suggest a history of seasonal ranching and livestock management. This network of vital water points is connected by remote corridors like Fifteenmile Reservoir Rd, which skirts the southern edge of the mountains. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages including Whitehorse Cr and Cottonwood Cr, leading to the ominously named Death Trap canyon. Landmarks like Twin Peaks and Doolittle Cr provide essential navigational points in this arid expanse of the Great Basin, reflecting a landscape where geographic names often signify either a vital resource or a specific topographical hazard.