2014 Map of Juniper Point

About this map

The high desert landscape along the border of Oregon and Idaho is defined by its seasonal water management and distinct landforms. This part of Malheur County is anchored by Juniper Point and the prominent volcanic shelf of The Flatiron, where drainage follows ephemeral paths like Stove Cr and Mud Flat Cr. The area’s ranching legacy is evident in the distribution of water features, including Gartin Reservoir, Corta Reservoir, and the CCC Reservoir, the latter suggesting historical public works projects in this arid environment. Transportation through the sagebrush and rangeland is limited to long-standing corridors such as Chas-Maher Ranch Rd and Fenwick Ranch Rd, which connect isolated water sources like Twin Lakes to higher ground at Castro Ridge. Landforms like Coyote Point and Schoolhouse Gulch provide navigational landmarks in a region largely dedicated to open range and reservoir irrigation.