2017 Map of Jackson Summit

About this map

Jackson Summit and High Peak define the high country of this Malheur County landscape, where water management is the primary sign of human modification. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Chicken Springs Canyon, Sunflower Canyon, and Deadhorse Canyon. A network of remote ranch roads, including Jackson Creek Rd and Novique Ranch Rd, provides access to numerous man-made water catchments like the Jackson Creek Reservoir and Upper Tenmile Reservoir. The presence of several named springs, including Potato Water Spring and Jasper Spring, highlights the importance of reliable water sources in this arid region. This 2017 survey shows a landscape used for rangeland, marked by distinct topographical features like the Sugarloaf and the strangely named Hole-in-the-Ground.