2023 Map of Hughet Valley

About this map

Malheur National Forest and Ochoco National Forest converge in this high-desert landscape, where water management is the primary driver of the physical layout. The terrain is marked by an extensive network of small-scale impoundments including Basin Reservoir, Dead Mule Reservoir, and Smith Reservoir, reflecting the region's reliance on captured runoff for ranching and forest management. These features, along with numerous named springs like Seven Up Spring and Ramsey Spring, reveal a landscape where every water source was historically significant enough to be named and mapped.