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2023 Map of Moffit Table

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The high plateau of Moffit Table and the prominent Battle Mtn anchor this high-desert landscape in Eastern Oregon. To the north, the Malheur National Forest boundary marks a transition into protected timberlands, while the Malheur River cuts a vital course through the southern half of the quadrangle. The presence of the Johnson Ditch and Robbins Ditch reveals a landscape engineered for water management, supporting agricultural or ranching interests in this arid region.

Old travel and trade routes are evidenced by the Iron Spring Stock Trail and Middle Fork Stock Trail, which wind through the terrain alongside numerous seasonal drainages like Bluebucket Creek and Griffin Creek. Named water sources such as Sunshine Spring and Deep Spring highlight the critical nature of reliable water for livestock and early travelers navigating the corridors between the mountains and the river valley.