2011 Map of Keating NW

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The Powder River meanders through this portion of eastern Oregon, defining a landscape shaped by early 21st-century agricultural water management. A complex network of irrigation infrastructure is visible, including the Kennedy Ditch, Emelie Ditch, and Basche Ditch, which redirect water across the valley floor. These human-made channels intersect with natural drainages like Big Rattlesnake Creek and Beagle Creek, illustrating the intensive ranching and farming character of the region. Local heritage is grounded at the Big Creek Cemetery and crossings such as Miles Bridge. Named roads like Wirth Rd and Gene Harsin Rd link family-named reservoirs, including Wirth Reservoir and Homesite Reservoir, to the broader transport network of Miles Bridge Rd.