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2017 Map of Namorf

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Namorf
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Malheur River cuts a deep path through this section of eastern Oregon, where the settlement of Namorf sits along the southern bank. This landscape is defined by its complex water management system, featuring numerous small-scale catchments including Medlin Reservoir, Lower Black Canyon Reservoir, and Chicken Cr Reservoir. These landmarks, along with named springs like Tumbleweed Spring and Sheep Trough Spring, illustrate the vital importance of water rights and stock watering in this arid high-desert environment.

North of the river, the terrain rises toward Hog Creek Ridge and the volcanic features of Red Rock Canyon, while Harper Valley marks a distinct topographic break to the northeast. Transportation across the territory relies on a network of remote routes like Shelley Rd and Crowley Rd. The intricate contouring reveals a maze of drainages, such as Rocky Hollow Branch and Howard Cr, that feed into the central river corridor.