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2011 Map of Juntura

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Juntura
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Malheur River winds through this high desert landscape, serving as the primary geographic anchor for the settlement of Juntura. This area represents a critical ranching and transit hub in Malheur County, where the river valley supports agricultural infrastructure like the Townsite Ditch and Allen Ditch. The presence of the Juntura Post Office, Juntura Cemetery, and Juntura Airstrip concentrated in the northern portion of the map indicates the community's role as a local center for commerce and services.

Beyond the river valley, the terrain is defined by complex water management, evidenced by numerous catchments such as Chalk Bank Reservoir, Lower Dugout Creek Reservoir, and Fenton Reservoir. These features, along with names like Basque Canyon and Basque Pit Reservoir, reflect the specific cultural and livestock-raising history of the region. From the heights of Meeker Mountain to the depths of Hoot Owl Canyon, the map documents a territory where every spring and draw, including Hay Corral Spring and Wertz Draw, has been named and utilized.