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2023 Map of Little Valley

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Little Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Harper and the broader Harper Valley dominate the southwestern corner of this high-desert landscape, where the Malheur River cuts through the basin. The map reveals an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure essential for local agriculture, including the Vale Oregon Main Canal and the Little Valley Lateral. This managed water system reflects the transformation of the arid terrain into a productive valley, a process further evidenced by the naming of Little Valley itself.

Evidence of early transit and settlement remains visible through labels such as Old Stage Rd and Old Main Rd, which run alongside contemporary routes like Harper-Westfall Rd. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the Harper Cem and several natural water sources like Harper Springs, Alkali Spring, and Wildhorse Spring, which likely served as vital landmarks for early inhabitants and travelers passing through these river-cut canyons.