2023 Map of Downey Canyon

About this map

Table Mtn and the high plateaus of Malheur County define this landscape, where water management is the primary driver of development. The area is marked by a series of high-altitude catchments, including Tableland Reservoir, Goodyear Reservoir, and the Downey Cr Reservoir, which capture seasonal flows from drainages like Cow Creek and Mahogany Creek. These water features, alongside various springs such as Oliver Spring and Felt Spring, suggest a region heavily utilized for livestock and ranching rather than dense permanent settlement.