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2023 Map of Keating

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Keating
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Keating serves as the focal point for this section of Baker County, situated within the fertile agricultural landscape of the Lower Powder Valley. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation systems, including the Cranston Ditch, Perkins Ditch, and Basche Ditch, which redirect water from the Powder River to sustain the local ranching and farming operations. These man-made watercourses reflect the region's long-standing reliance on water management in Oregon's high desert environment.

To the south, the landscape rises into more varied topography where the Love Reservoir and Constance Reservoir provide vital water storage amidst features like Risley Butte and Pritchard Flat. Family and local history is etched into the names of the roads and landmarks, such as Ritter Loop Rd and McCann Spring. This survey documents the persistent intersection of hydrology and homesteading that has shaped the character of the Keating area for generations.