2023 Map of Little Whitehorse Creek

About this map

The Trout Creek Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape along the border of Harney and Malheur counties. This 2023 survey illustrates the drainage patterns of the Great Basin, where seasonal water sources like Alkali Spring and the high-altitude meadow known as Pole Patch define the available resources for local ranching. The map details a network of drainage systems including Willow Creek to the west and the convergence of Little Whitehorse Creek and Whitehorse Creek to the north. These drainages, along with Fifteenmile Creek, create a complex topographic profile through the volcanic plateau. Human presence is limited to remote access routes such as Trout Creek Rd and Little Whitehorse Creek Rd, which follow the natural contours of the basin-and-range terrain.