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2011 Map of McCain Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

McCain Creek and its complex system of water management define this arid landscape in eastern Oregon. The 2011 survey reveals an intricate network of highland springs and man-made impoundments, including McCain Reservoir Number One, McCain Reservoir Number Two, and Shell Rock Reservoir. These features, alongside Moonshine Spring and Grasshopper Spring, highlight the essential nature of water resources for ranching or land management in this high-desert environment.

Elevation changes are anchored by prominent landmarks such as Mahogany Mountain and The Tongue. To the south, the terrain descends toward the Jordan Craters, while the road network is limited to remote corridors like Upper McCain Spring Rd and Mahogany Rd. This map provides a clear record of the hydrological and topographic features that dictated the utility of this corner of Malheur County at the start of the 2010s.