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2020 Map of Little Black Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Little Black Canyon defines the drainage systems of Malheur County in this high-desert region of eastern Oregon. The landscape is heavily marked by water management for ranching and livestock, characterized by a series of upland reservoirs including Swamp Cr Reservoir, Annies Reservoir, and Negro Rock Reservoir. These catchments sit along seasonal drainages such as Gregory Cr, Swamp Cr, and Cottonwood Cr, illustrating the vital importance of water storage in this arid environment.

A network of gravel and unimproved roads, such as Gregory Creek Rd and Buckaroo Spring Rd, provides access across the township and range boundaries. The presence of several numbered and named stock ponds, such as Allotment Reservoir Number Three and Allotment Four Reservoir, highlights the land's primary utility for grazing. Local landmarks like Black Canyon Reservoir and Hog Cr Reservoir Number One serve as key orientation points for those navigating the creek forks and canyon draws of this remote high-country terrain.