2014 Map of Ironside

About this map

Ironside serves as the focal point for this Malheur County landscape, situated where the John Day Hwy traverses the northern reaches of the Ironside Valley. The area's agricultural and ranching foundations are evident through an extensive network of water management features, including the Rutherford Ditch, Duncan Ditch, and a series of numbered reservoirs such as Moltham Reservoir Three and Moltham Reservoir Four. Local history is anchored by the Ironside Cem, located just south of the main settlement near Middle Willow Cr. The topography transitions from the open valley floor to more complex drainages like Sand Gulch and Ferriers Gulch. To the south, Rock Quarry Reservoir sits near the headwaters of N Clover Cr, illustrating how the region's limited water resources have been systematically captured and diverted for local use.