2020 Map of Hickey Basin

About this map

Hickey Basin defines the central topography of this Malheur County landscape, where a sophisticated network of small reservoirs and creek drainages supports the arid high-desert environment. This modern survey shows a region managed for water resources, with facilities like the Andy Wilson Reservoir, Bar Heart Reservoir, and New Visher Reservoir distributed among the volcanic formations of the Swamp Creek Buttes and Dry Buttes. Connectivity through this remote terrain is maintained by unpaved thoroughfares including Riverside-Hwy 78 Rd and Star Ranch Rd, which navigate the drainages of Crowley Cr and McEwen Cr. The mapping of small-scale water features like the Section Line Reservoir and Granite Cr Reservoir illustrates the critical role of water management for local land use and ranching operations.