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2011 Map of Henry Gulch

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Henry Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Willow Creek Valley forms the agricultural heart of this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where complex irrigation systems define the patterns of settlement and land use. The southern portion of the map reveals an intricate network of water management features, including the Owyhee Canal, Gellerman Canal, and Hope Ditch, which redirect water toward local farms and pastures. To the north, the terrain transitions into more arid expanses, marked by geographic features like the Alkali Flats and several isolated water sources such as Alkali Springs and Indian Spring.

The area's reliance on stored water is evident in the numerous small reservoirs distributed across the landscape, including Jordan Waterhole Reservoir, South Jacobsen Reservoir, and the paired Big Cut Reservoir and Little Cut Reservoir. Local infrastructure is anchored by a grid of rural roads like Alkali Flats Rd and Kochmeier Rd, which connect the valley's residents to the primary waterway of the Malheur River.