1955 Map of Jordan Valley

About this map

Jordan Valley serves as the primary hub for this high-desert region of eastern Oregon and western Idaho, where ranching and mining define the local economy. The landscape is dominated by the winding course of the Owyhee River and its dramatic Owyhee Canyon, which cuts through volcanic plateaus and buttes like Jackies Butte and Iron Mtn. Water management is central to the area's survival, evidenced by substantial works such as Antelope Reservoir and Little Grassy Reservoir.