2024 Map of Guadalupe Meadows

About this map

Guadalupe Meadows and the surrounding high desert of Malheur County are defined by a network of seasonal water sources and canyons within the Great Basin drainage. This high-plateau landscape is marked by numerous man-made catchments like Chico Reservoir, Cold Wind Reservoir, and West Side Reservoir, which reflect the ranching and livestock history of the region. The map highlights the protected corridor of the West Little Owyhee Wild and Scenic River, where the terrain drops sharply into the winding Louse Canyon. Local landmarks such as Bobs Field and Bobs Draw suggest a legacy of individual range management and local family history in this corner of southeastern Oregon. The presence of New Road Spring and the primitive Pole Creek Rd further illustrate the sparse but vital infrastructure needed for movement through this arid environment.