2014 Map of Downey Canyon

About this map

Table Mth and the complex drainage systems of the Oregon high desert define this section of Malheur County. The landscape is carved by seasonal waterways and springs, including Mahogany Cr and Cow Cr, which navigate the deep incisions of Downey Canyon and Box Canyon. This 2014 survey reveals a network of remote access routes used by ranching and resource management interests, such as Jordan Craters Rd and Mahogany Gap Rd. The distribution of water sources like Oliver Spring, Downey Canyon Spring, and Rock Spring across the high plateaus suggests the vital importance of these points for both local livestock and regional wildlife. To the east, the elevation rises toward Big Ridge, overlooking the intersection of Ackerman Rd and the Fells Springs Cutoff.