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2011 Map of Log Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Log Creek Basin and the surrounding high desert of Malheur County are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and water management infrastructure. In this 2011 landscape, the reliance on collected runoff is evident through the distribution of numerous reservoirs, including Log Creek Basin Reservoir, Ridge Road Reservoir, and Becker Reservoir. These features, along with Saddle Reservoir and Jordan Reservoir, reflect the importance of water storage in an arid environment primarily utilized for ranching and resource management.

Transportation is limited to a few established corridors, most notably Bonita Rd, Indian Creek Rd, and Scott Rd, which provide access through the varying terrain of Hay Canyon and Timber Canyon. The drainage patterns are anchored by Bully Creek, which receives flow from tributaries like North Fork Bully Creek and Clover Creek, illustrating the natural watershed that has historically dictated the movement of people and livestock in this corner of eastern Oregon.