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2020 Map of Little Juniper Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Little Juniper Spring and Coyote Spring anchor this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where the management of water is the primary human imprint on the terrain. The map reveals an intricate network of drainage and storage, from the winding course of N Fork Bully Cr and Bully Cr to numerous irrigation landmarks such as Jenkins Reservoir Number One, Jordan Reservoir, and Taylors Reservoir. These features reflect the long-standing ranching and agricultural requirements of eastern Oregon's arid interior.

The topography is defined by significant relief, including the deep cut of Baker City Canyon and the natural drainage of Stoney Gulch. A web of service roads like Bully Creek Rd and Gregory Creek Rd provides access through these drainages, connecting the various forks of N Fork Indian Cr and S Fork Indian Cr. This survey illustrates the relationship between these remote water sources and the road systems required to maintain them in a sparsely populated region.