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2020 Map of Lambert Rocks

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Lambert Rocks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Owyhee River flows through a landscape defined by deep erosion and strategic water management in this high-desert region of Malheur County. The river carves through the Owyhee Canyon, passing notable geologic formations such as Lambert Rocks, the Chalk Basin, and the prominent Bogus Rim. This terrain is a testament to the arid environment's dependence on seasonal drainages and man-made catchments.

Water storage is central to the area's utility, evidenced by a network of reservoirs including Morcom Reservoir Number Two, Dry Cr Reservoir, and White Wash Reservoir. These features, along with smaller points like Sand Spring, support the ranching operations suggested by Bogus Ranch Rd and remote infrastructure like Airstrip Rd. The map tracks the convergence of various seasonal creeks, such as Ryegrass Cr and White Rock Cr, which feed the river system.