
Kane Spring Gulch and the surrounding Malheur County desert are defined by a sophisticated network of isolated water sources and livestock management infrastructure. In this arid landscape, named springs such as Whiskey Spring Number Two, Sponge Spring, and Hanging Rock Spring serve as the primary landmarks. The presence of man-made impoundments like Little Sandy Reservoir, Broken Rim Reservoir, and Kane Spring Reservoir reflects a long-standing reliance on seasonal water collection for ranching. This 2014 survey reveals a terrain carved by drainages including Hoodoo Cr, Sagebrush Gulch, and the broad expanse of Sand Hollow, illustrating the topographical challenges and essential natural resources of this high-desert region of eastern Oregon.
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1906 · Mitchell Butte
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Boise
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Boise
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Boise
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Harper
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1967 · Vines Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Sourdough Spring
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Kane Spring Gulch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Vale West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Double Mtn
USGS Topo · 1:24,000