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2024 Map of Drummond Basin

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Drummond Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Owyhee Wild and Scenic River carves a deep path through this corner of Malheur County, joined by the West Little Owyhee Wild and Scenic River in a landscape defined by dramatic relief. The terrain transitions from high plateaus like Brown Ridge and The Butte into deep erosional features such as Big Antelope Canyon and South Cross Canyon. This area is characterized by a high concentration of water management features essential for life in the high desert, including Five Bar Reservoir, Bay Duke Reservoir, and the South Drummond Basin Reservoir.

Remote access is maintained via primitive routes like Pole Creek Rd, which skirts the Drummond Basin. The map captures several critical water sources for wildlife and livestock, such as the Upper Drummond Waterhole and Brown Spring. The distribution of these man-made reservoirs and natural springs suggests a landscape primarily utilized for rangeland management and conservation within the protected river corridors.