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2011 Map of Downey Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Downey Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

High desert ranching and water management define this corner of Malheur County, where the landscape is organized around intermittent creeks and a network of small reservoirs. Scott Ranch and Glover Ranch represent the human footprint in this arid environment, strategically positioned near the drainage systems of Cow Creek and Downey Creek. The topography is marked by significant features like Table Mountain and Big Ridge, which overlook deep incisions in the earth such as Downey Canyon and Box Canyon.

Water security is central to the area's geography, evidenced by numerous named catchments including Tableland Reservoir, Goodyear Reservoir, and Little Sandy Reservoir. Transportation relies on specialized routes like Jordan Craters Rd and Ackerman Rd, which navigate the plateaus. Isolated water sources such as Office Spring, TC Spring, and Fells Spring provide vital landmarks across the rangeland, illustrating the critical nature of hydrology in this remote part of Oregon.