2020 Map of Double Mountain

About this map

Double Mtn and Shell Rock Butte anchor this high desert landscape in Malheur County, where the topography is defined by intricate drainage systems and essential water catchments. The map reveals an arid environment managed for water through a series of human-made features, including the Two Forks Check Dam and reservoirs like Canyon Reservoir and Yellowjacket Reservoir. These water sources, alongside numerous natural points like Bentonite Spring and Twin Buttes Spring, indicate the vital role of hydrography in this cattle-grazing and rangeland region. Significant canyons such as Negro Rock Canyon and North Fork Rock Spring Canyon cut through the terrain, illustrating the erosive forces at work. The network of local routes, including Cow Hollow Rd and Chalk Butte Rd, provides the primary access to this sparsely populated but functionally significant territory.