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1990 Map of Harper

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Harper
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Harper Valley and its surrounding high desert terrain define this eastern Oregon landscape as it was documented in the late 1980s. The settlement of Harper serves as a focal point near the confluence of the Malheur River and Willow Spring Cr, where irrigation infrastructure like the Harper Canal indicates the region's agricultural reliance on redirected water. Further south, Harper Junction marks a key intersection for travelers and locals moving through this corner of Malheur County.

The map reveals a landscape managed for livestock and seasonal water access, characterized by several remote features such as Buckaroo Cabin and the South Side Corral. Ranching history is further evidenced by a network of named springs and small reservoirs, including Hunter Spring, Salt Spring, and the series of Stacey Reservoirs. From the prominent Hoodoo Ridge to the flat expanse of Racehorse Flat, the topography is intricately detailed with ephemeral drainages like Cottonwood Creek and Keeney Creek.