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2023 Map of Doolittle Creek

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Doolittle Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Oregon Canyon Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where water sources dictate the geography of human activity. Numerous springs and catchments define the remote terrain, including Buckaroo Corral Spring, Sheep Corral Spring, and Ralph Camp Spring, indicating the long history of livestock management in this corner of the state. The drainage network is anchored by Whitehorse Creek and Doolittle Creek, which flow through deep canyons toward artificial basins like Clay Reservoir and Snowberry Reservoir.

A notable geographic feature, the Death Trap, suggests the difficult nature of the topography between the mountains and the high basins. The inclusion of Fifteenmile Reservoir Rd provides a rare trace of modern infrastructure in a region otherwise characterized by natural landmarks like Twin Peaks and Juniper Spring. This survey captures the relationship between the seasonal water supply and the grazing lands of southeastern Oregon.