2017 Map of Flag Prairie

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape in Grant County, where the headwaters of the North Fork Malheur River cut through a network of ridges and meadows. This 2017 survey shows a complex hydraulic system of small-scale mountain reservoirs, including the WPA Reservoir, Lost Dog Reservoir, and Burned Tree Reservoir, illustrating modern land management within the forest boundaries. The terrain is defined by broad openings like Flag Prairie and Bear Creek Meadow, which contrast with prominent landforms such as Rattlesnake Ridge and Bingham Point. Genealogists and historians can trace the naming of the land through descriptive local labels like Sagehen Gulch and Telephone Gulch, while numerous springs like McKenzie Spring and Schlupe Spring indicate the critical importance of water sources in this high-desert forest environment.