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2020 Map of Ironside

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Ironside
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Ironside stands as the central settlement in this high-desert portion of Malheur County, situated where the Ironside Valley meets a complex network of drainages and seasonal water management systems. The agricultural and ranching legacy of the area is etched into the landscape through features like the Duncan Ditch and Rutherford Ditch, which redirect water across the arid terrain. Local history is anchored at the Ironside Cem, located near the intersection of the primary highway and Rose Creek Rd.

A series of specialized impoundments, including Moltham Reservoir One, Moltham Reservoir Two, and Moltham Reservoir Three, indicates a sophisticated approach to water storage in this dry environment. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Sand Gulch to the more varied topography of Ferriers Gulch and Lost Valley, revealing a landscape defined by its reliance on isolated water sources like Rutherford Spring and Mud Flat Spring.