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1981 Map of Doolittle Creek

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Doolittle Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Doolittle Creek and its many seasonal tributaries define this high-desert portion of Malheur County, Oregon, as it appeared in the early 1980s. The landscape is characterized by its vital water sources, with numerous named springs such as Buckaroo Corral Spring and Sheep Corral Spring indicating the area's long-standing utility for livestock and range management. Small infrastructure like Clay Reservoir and Snowberry Reservoir punctuates the terrain, which rises sharply at the Fish Creek Breaks and culminates in the high points of Twin Peaks.

The presence of Doolittle Camp suggests a history of localized human activity within this remote mountain landscape. Navigability across the high ridges and deep cuts like Sheepline Canyon is primarily facilitated by rugged 4wd tracks, which connect various landmarks including Jug Spring and Whitehorse Spring. This topographic record provides a detailed look at the hydrology and terrain of the Oregon mountains before modern satellite mapping became the standard.