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1990 Map of Little Juniper Spring

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Little Juniper Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Bully Creek and its tributaries define the drainage patterns of this Malheur County landscape as it was documented in the late 1980s. The region is characterized by a network of seasonal water sources and small-scale livestock infrastructure, featuring numerous named catchments like Taylors Reservoir, Hanna Reservoir, and Zotto Reservoir. These improvements, alongside Jenkins Res No 1, point to the essential role of water management in supporting the local ranching economy.

The terrain is carved by significant geographic features like Baker City Canyon and the branching forks of Indian Creek. Natural water sources such as Little Juniper Spring and Coyote Spring likely served as vital landmarks for early inhabitants and local land users long before these modern surveys were finalized. The map provides a clear record of the area's high-desert hydrology and the subtle ways the land has been modified to sustain grazing.