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1980 Map of Indian Fort

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Indian Fort
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Indian Fort Cabin stands as a focal point of human presence in this high desert landscape of eastern Oregon. Located at the base of Indian Fort Ridge, the cabin area reflects the ranching and livestock history of Malheur County, where access to water was paramount. The map details a sophisticated network of catchments and tanks essential for survival and commerce in the arid climate, including the Indian Fort Reservoir, Waterhole Reservoir, and Rim Reservoir.

To the north, the terrain drops dramatically into the Owyhee Canyon, while the surrounding plateaus are marked by distinctive volcanic features such as Dead Horse Butte and Mustang Butte. The prevalence of a Jeep Trail and numerous water tanks suggests a region primarily used for rangeland management. This survey provides a precise look at the geography of Indian Fort Flat and the drainage patterns of Indian Fort Creek before later 20th-century developments.