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2023 Map of Jonesboro

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Jonesboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Malheur River cuts a primary corridor through this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, supporting agricultural infrastructure like the Jonesboro Canal. This water management system is vital to the region, drawing from the river to sustain the valley floor amidst a terrain defined by ridges and deep canyons. The map documents a complex network of springs, including Butterfly Spring and Saddlehorse Spring, which historically served as crucial water sources for livestock and travelers in the arid Oregon interior.

Prominent topographic features such as Stemler Ridge and the broad Stemler Basin dominate the southern portion of the quadrangle, while Black Canyon and Currey Canyon provide dramatic vertical relief. The presence of the Bristol Reservoir and Beavine Reservoir further illustrates the ongoing efforts to capture and store seasonal runoff in a landscape where every water source, from Chalk Gulch to Sidehill Spring, is named and utilized.