2020 Map of Little Whitehorse Creek

About this map

The Trout Creek Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in southeastern Oregon, where the boundary between Harney Co and Malheur Co runs north to south through deep drainages. The area is defined by its seasonal hydrology, with numerous ephemeral streams like Fifteenmile Cr and Little Whitehorse Cr carving through the volcanic plateaus. High points such as Whitehorse Butte and Willow Butte serve as primary landmarks for navigation across the open terrain. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by the seasonal Trout Creek Rd and localized water sources like Alkali Spring and Smith Spring. The label for Pole Patch in the southern portion of the map suggests a rare stand of timber or a specific topographical feature in an otherwise sagebrush-dominated environment, illustrating the localized ecological niches found within this corner of the Great Basin.