2023 Map of Keeney Ridge

About this map

Keeney Ridge and Hoodoo Ridge dominate this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where water management is the primary marker of human presence. The terrain is characterized by a series of named basins, including Harper Basin and Freezeout Basin, each utilized for livestock or irrigation. Numerous small-scale water projects are scattered across the slopes, from the curiously named Slim and Fatty Reservoir to specifically numbered sites like Stacey Reservoir Number One and Keeney Cr Reservoir Number Four. These features, along with names like Sourdough Mtn and Freezeout Mtn, reflect the early ranching history of the Oregon interior. The map also traces essential water sources like Riley Spring and Daisy Basin Spring, which remain vital landmarks in this arid environment.