2023 Map of Dowell Butte

About this map

Seward - Curks Cem serves as a singular point of interest in this high desert landscape, located along the Crowley-Riverside Rd in Malheur County. The terrain is characterized by a series of ephemeral water systems and significant topographic shifts, including the rise of Dowell Butte and the long expanse of Duck Pond Ridge. The mapping of several dry basins, such as Piute Lake Bed, Turnbull Lakebed, and Duck Creek Lakebed, reflects the seasonal hydrology of Barren Valley. This area is marked by its isolation and specialized land use, where vital water sources like Scottys Springs, Cold Spring, and Skylight Spring are essential landmarks. Evidence of local extractive industry is visible at Obenchain Pit and Diamond Pit, while the branching drainage of Soldier Creek, Stockade Creek, and Sutton Creek defines the northern reaches of the quadrangle.