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1990 Map of Little Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Harper and the surrounding high desert terrain of Malheur County are documented in this late 20th-century survey, which details the complex water management systems essential to life in Little Valley. The Malheur River and Bully Creek serve as the primary hydrologic features, supported by an intricate network of canals, siphons, and a levee designed to direct water across the arid landscape. Evidence of earlier infrastructure is visible in the north with an Abandoned Canal winding through the hills near Jordan Ranch.

Local landmarks including Harper Springs, Alkali Spring, and Wildhorse Spring emphasize the importance of natural water sources for ranching and settlement. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies a local Cem near the river and several Gravel Pits, reflecting the small-scale industrial activity of the region. The landscape is a mix of steep drainage basins and the broad, flat expanse of the valley floor.