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1982 Map of Grasshopper Flat North

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Grasshopper Flat North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Grasshopper Flat and its surrounding canyons define this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, Oregon. The area is marked by a complex network of seasonal drainage and water management, primarily centered on Rattlesnake Creek and its many branches. This 1982 provisional survey shows a cattle-country economy reliant on scattered water sources with evocative names like Flat Tire Reservoir, Hard Hole Reservoir, and Fearless Reservoir.

The map reveals the intricate hydrology of the high plateau, where Antelope Creek and Little Antelope Creek cut through the eastern reaches. Land use is evidenced by several remote features, including a Gravel Pit and the long expanse of High Ridge. The proximity of Junction Reservoir and Lost Fork Reservoir suggests a carefully managed rangeland where every natural draw has been utilized to sustain life in this arid corner of the state.