2011 Map of Kane Spring Gulch

About this map

Kane Spring Gulch and the surrounding drainage basins define this arid landscape of Malheur County, Oregon. The area is characterized by a critical network of water sources, reflecting the ranching and resource-management history of the high desert. Scattered throughout the terrain are numerous named springs, including the descriptively titled Whiskey Spring Number Two, Sponge Spring, and Hanging Rock Spring. These natural features are supplemented by man-made catchments like Little Sandy Reservoir and Kane Spring Reservoir, which collect seasonal runoff from drainages such as Hoodoo Creek. The infrastructure is minimal, centered around Rock Canyon Rd and rugged tracks that connect these vital water points across the sagebrush-covered draws.