2014 Map of Little Black Canyon

About this map

Little Black Canyon carves through the Malheur County landscape in this 2014 survey, a region defined by an intricate network of drainage creeks and small-scale water storage. The terrain is marked by numerous named catchments, including Annies Reservoir, Negro Rock Reservoir, and Black Canyon Reservoir, which reflect the essential ranching and irrigation infrastructure of eastern Oregon. Local transportation is facilitated by named routes such as Bully Creek Rd and Buckaroo Springs Rd, which connect the high plateaus and creek valleys. The map documents a complex hydrological system where Swamp Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and their various forks feed into localized reservoirs. This modern topographic record captures the enduring pattern of remote high-desert land management, where small water features like Allotment Reservoir Number Three and Hog Creek Reservoir Number One serve as critical landmarks in an otherwise open landscape.