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2014 Map of Hoppin Springs

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Hoppin Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

W Little Owyhee River cuts through this high desert plateau, where water sources dictated the patterns of ranching and movement. The presence of numerous named water points, such as Hoppin Springs, Edge Spring, and Wild Rose Spring, indicates the vital importance of these locations for livestock in an arid environment. Human infrastructure is concentrated around the Larribeau Reservoir and the drainage of Nouque Ditch, supporting the pastoral activities of the region.

Surface travel is defined by the Nouque Ranch Rd and Frenchman Creek Rd, which navigate a landscape of deep cuts like Wood Canyon and Louse Canyon. Large-scale topographic features such as The Basin and Juans Forty suggest historical grazing allotments or land claims. The map also identifies local landmarks like The Waterfall along Shearing Corral Cr, providing a rare reference to specific natural features in this expansive Malheur County terrain.