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2023 Map of Log Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Bully Creek and its many branches dominate the drainage patterns of this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where water management is clearly the primary driver of development. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated network of small-scale impoundments including Log Cr Basin Reservoir, Becker Reservoir, and Saddle Reservoir, which likely serve local ranching interests. These water sources are connected by a sparse road network, notably Bully Creek Rd and Bonita Rd, which navigate the various canyons and gulches.

Evidence of human habitation is concentrated at Richie Flat in the southeastern corner, while the remainder of the quadrangle is characterized by distinct landforms like Stoney Gulch, Hay Canyon, and Timber Canyon. The presence of several named forks, such as the North Fork Indian Creek and South Fork Indian Creek, suggests a landscape finely parsed for its seasonal water resources, which are essential for livestock in this arid portion of the state.