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1990 Map of Keeney Point

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Keeney Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this topographic study of Grant County, Oregon, revealing a landscape defined by sharp drainage basins and high summits. The Keeney Camp Guard Station serves as a lone administrative landmark in a territory characterized by remote water sources and named canyons. High points such as Keeney Point and Kahler Butte overlook a complex network of streams including Rice Creek and Keeney Creek.

The presence of named water features like Federal Spring and Bear Wallow Spring suggests the importance of reliable water for land management and livestock in this high-elevation terrain. Areas like Whisky Flat and Cyclone Canyon hint at the local nomenclature of early settlers and foresters. Researchers can trace the varied topographical relief from the South Fork Long Creek up to the ridges, providing insight into the natural corridors used for movement before modern infrastructure.