2011 Map of Little Juniper Spring

About this map

Little Juniper Spring and Coyote Spring characterize the arid rangeland of eastern Oregon in this 2011 survey. The landscape is defined by its water management systems, where numerous private impoundments such as Taylors Reservoir, Zotto Reservoir, and Rock Creek Reservoir support cattle ranching operations. The drainage patterns of North Fork Bully Creek and North Fork Indian Creek dictate the placement of local homesteads. These family-named landholdings, including Jenkins Ranch, Hanna Ranch, and the P Hart Ranch, are connected by a sparse network of unpaved thoroughfares like Ben Dire Rd and Gregory Creek Rd. The prevalence of named reservoirs like Jenkins Reservoir Number One and Hanna Reservoir highlights the necessity of irrigation and livestock watering in this high-desert environment, where seasonal creeks and perennial springs remain the primary lifelines for agricultural sustainability.