2014 Map of Namorf

About this map

Harper and Namorf anchor this high-desert landscape in Malheur County during the early 21st century. The map reveals a complex water-management system essential to the arid climate of eastern Oregon, featuring numerous catchments like Howard Cr Reservoir, Medlin Reservoir, and Lower Black Canyon Reservoir. The Malheur River flows through the central valley, closely followed by the Central Oregon Hwy and Old US 20, marking the primary transportation corridor through Harper Valley. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes at Hog Creek Ridge and the deep incision of Black Canyon to the south. Springs such as Bull Spring and Tumbleweed Spring dot the landscape, indicating vital water sources for local ranching. This survey documents the intersection of natural watercourses like Chicken Cr and Squaw Cr with man-made infrastructure like the Squaw Creek Resort area and the sprawling public land survey system.