2020 Map of Mahogany Gap

About this map

Mahogany Mtn and Spring Mtn dominate this portion of the high desert in Malheur County, Oregon, where cattle ranching and water management define the landscape. The interior is marked by the Mahogany Gap and the broad Old Maids Basin, features that suggest historical movement through this isolated terrain. Water sources are critical here, evidenced by the presence of Hawks Nest Reservoir and various vital points like Ninemeyer Spring and Gap Spring. The map documents a network of rural routes including Jess Strode Rd, Goodyear Cutoff, and the Mahogany Cutoff, which provide access through the complex drainages of Mahogany Cr and Old Maids Cr. This 2020 survey reflects a modern view of traditional Oregon ranch lands, showing the persistent importance of named springs and stock water in the high plateau country.