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2017 Map of Juntura

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Juntura
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Malheur River winds through the high desert of Eastern Oregon, anchoring the settlement of Juntura. This landscape is defined by its sophisticated water management systems, including the Townsite Ditch and Allen Ditch, which support the Juntura Valley agriculture. The terrain shifts from the low-lying valley floor to prominent peaks like Meeker Mtn and the steep passage of Hodge Pass.

Evidence of local ranching and land use appears in the numerous stock water features and reservoirs, such as Antelope Spring Reservoir, Basque Pit Reservoir, and Fenton Reservoir on the eastern flats. Historical transportation routes are etched into the hillsides, most notably the Shumway Grade and Shumway Rd. Named topographical features like Hoot Owl Canyon, Poison Basin, and Basque Canyon speak to the heritage of the cattlemen and settlers who navigated this portion of Malheur County.