2017 Map of Henry Gulch

About this map

Old Oregon Trl marks the northwestern corner of this landscape, tracing a historic path through the high desert of Malheur County. The map reveals an intricate network of water management, where the Malheur River flows through the Vale Valley and Willow Creek Valley. These lowlands are supported by engineered waterways such as the Owyhee Canal, Gellerman Canal, and Hope Ditch, which contrast with the higher, arid ground of the Alkali Flats. The upland terrain is punctuated by numerous small-scale water features like S Jacobsen Reservoir, Three Forks Reservoir, and Henry Gulch Reservoir, illustrating the critical role of water storage in this ranching and agricultural environment. Remote springs, including Alkali Springs and Indian Spring, provided essential natural water points for travelers and livestock alike in an otherwise thirsty region of the Oregon interior.