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1988 Map of Mc Carthy Ridge

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Mc Carthy Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Mc Carthy Ridge dominates this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where water management is the primary evidence of human activity. The 1988 provisional survey reveals a complex network of springs and reservoirs critical for ranching and survival in this arid environment. To the south, Tub Mountain rises as a prominent landmark, flanked by its namesake Tub Mountain Reservoir and the West Tub Mtn Reservoir.

Evidence of local habitation and livestock movement is centered around the settlement of Rusty and the Willow Springs Campsite. The prevalence of named water sources like Mc Dowell Spring, Beirman Spring, and the Redsull Well highlights the vital role of specific springs in the Dry Gulch area. The drainage patterns of Mud Creek, Willow Creek, and Kern Creek further delineate the seasonal hydrology of this high Oregon plateau.