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2023 Map of Duck Creek Butte

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Duck Creek Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The High Desert borderlands of eastern Oregon are defined by a complex network of livestock water management and high volcanic terrain. This 2023 survey delineates the boundary between Harney and Malheur counties as it traverses an arid landscape centered on the Indian Creek Buttes. The distribution of man-made water sources, including Venator Reservoir Five and several Deadman Cr Reservoir sites, highlights the vital role of water infrastructure in supporting ranching operations on these public and private lands.

From the high vantage of Duck Creek Butte to the broad expanse of Duck Creek Flat, the topography is marked by significant elevation changes and seasonal drainage basins. The presence of numerous named springs such as Antelope Spring and Indian Creek Spring alongside larger basins like the Barren Valley Reservoir suggests a geography where every water source is a critical landmark. Local landmarks like Post Mountain and Little Flat serve as essential reference points for navigating this sparse, open rangeland.