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2011 Map of Ironside

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ironside serves as the focal point of this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where ranching and water management define the local geography. The settlement is anchored by the Ironside Post Office and the Ironside Cemetery, reflecting the enduring community presence in the Ironside Valley. The map reveals a complex system of irrigation and water storage essential for life in this arid region, including named infrastructure such as Rutherford Ditch, Duncan Ditch, and several reservoirs like The Ponds Reservoir and Moltham Reservoir Three.

Surface water is distributed through a network of creeks including Willow Creek and Rose Creek, while landforms like Sand Gulch and Ferriers Gulch highlight the drainage patterns of the surrounding terrain. Local transportation is facilitated by rural routes such as Rose Creek Rd and Duncan Rd, connecting the scattered homesteads and ranches to the primary through-road, reflecting a classic Western interior settlement pattern where life follows the available water sources like Mud Flat Spring.