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2020 Map of Drummond Basin

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Drummond Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Drummond Basin and the winding course of the Owyhee River dominate this high desert landscape in southeastern Oregon. The river system cuts deep through the terrain, creating significant landmarks such as Owyhee Canyon and South Cross Canyon. The area is characterized by a network of seasonal water sources and managed catchments essential for ranching and wildlife in this arid environment, including the Upper Drummond Waterhole and Lower Drummond Waterhole.

Surface water management is further evidenced by several small-scale impoundments like Five Bar Reservoir, South Drummond Basin Reservoir, and the appropriately named Overtime Reservoir. Remote access to these features is provided by unpaved routes such as Fields Creek Reservoir Rd and Pole Creek Rd, which traverse the high plateaus and ridges like Brown Ridge overlooking the Middle Fork Owyhee River.