2014 Map of Drummond Basin

About this map

The Owyhee River and its major tributaries, the Middle Fork Owyhee River and Little Owyhee River, dominate this arid corner of Malheur County. The landscape is defined by deep incisions like Owyhee Canyon and South Cross Canyon, where water has carved through high plateaus such as Brown Ridge. This 2014 survey reveals a specialized ranching infrastructure built around water management in a desert environment, evidenced by the scattered network of reservoirs and collection points. Small-scale water features like the Lower Drummond Waterhole, Five Bar Reservoir, and Overtime Reservoir are critical landmarks in this high-desert terrain. Transportation is limited to functional routes like Pole Creek Rd, providing access to remote landmarks such as The Butte and the seasonal catchments of Dry Lake.