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1980 Map of Juniper Point

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Juniper Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The high desert landscape along the Oregon Idaho border is defined here by an extensive network of water management features designed for ranching and livestock. Prominent landmarks like Juniper Point and Castro Ridge overlook a series of vital water sources including Gartin Reservoir, Sheep Creek Reservoir, and Coyote Creek Reservoir. These man-made basins, connected by a system of jeep trails, supported the operations of the Redmond Ranch and Dougal Ranch in this arid environment during the late 20th century.

The layout of the land reflects a focused pastoral economy, with the names of early settlers preserved in features such as Corta Reservoir and Simon Flat. While cattle ranching dominates the terrain, archaeological and historical interest is piqued by the presence of Ruins west of the Coyote Creek headwaters and the naming of Schoolhouse Gulch to the east. This 1980 survey provides a detailed look at the infrastructure of the Owyhee and Malheur county borderlands before further modernization.