1994 Map of Jordan Valley

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Owyhee Wild and Scenic River carves a deep path through this remote corner of southeastern Oregon and southwestern Idaho, revealing a landscape defined by volcanic activity and seasonal water. The northern reaches are dominated by the Saddle Butte Lava Field and the Owyhee Canyon, while the namesake Jordan Valley settlement serves as the primary hub along Highway 95. This 1994 map captures the infrastructure of the high desert, from the Antelope Reservoir that sustains local ranching to the isolated Rome State Airport near the community of Rome. Historically significant ranching outposts and small settlements like Arock and Danner are situated near vital water sources such as Jordan Creek and Crooked Creek, illustrating the long-standing human reliance on the region's scattered springs and drainages in an otherwise arid environment.