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2011 Map of Little Valley

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Little Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Malheur River and the complex water-management systems of the Vale Oregon Main Canal define the irrigation-dependent landscape of this eastern Oregon region. This 2011 survey illustrates a valley where the dry sagebrush environment meets the vital ribbons of water that support ranching operations like the Jordan Ranch. Cultural landmarks include the Harper Cemetery and Harper Springs, which serve as focal points for the local rural community.

Surface water features are scattered across the terrain, from Bully Creek in the north to the alkaline deposits at Alkali Spring. The convergence of Cottonwood Cr and the river, alongside named tracks such as Swimming Pool RD and Little Valley RD, reveals the infrastructure necessary to maintain a foothold in this high-desert environment. The elevation is anchored by High Point, overlooking the intricate bends of the river as it passes through Little Valley.