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2011 Map of Indian Fort

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Indian Fort and the nearby Indian Fort Cabin anchor this high-desert portion of Malheur County, where water management is the primary shaper of the landscape. The drainage of Indian Fort Creek and Corbin Creek is punctuated by several essential catchment points, including Rim Reservoir, Indian Fort Reservoir, and Upper Duncan Reservoir. These features suggest a landscape utilized for livestock and ranching, where isolated structures and water holes are vital for survival and industry in an arid climate.

Prominent geographical landmarks provide natural orientation across the terrain, notably Dead Horse Butte and Mustang Butte to the east, and the central Indian Fort Ridge. The high point known as Crows Nest overlooks the complex network of unpaved access routes like Mustang Reservoir Rd and Skull Creek Rd. In the northern reach of the map, the Owyhee River cuts through the territory, defining the northern boundary of this remote Oregon range.