2011 Map of No Crossing Crossing

About this map

No Crossing Crossing sits in a high-desert landscape within Malheur County, where the hydrology is defined by a series of creatively named catchments and reservoirs. These water features, including the aptly named Desperation Reservoir, Optimism Reservoir, Dubious Reservoir, and Doubtful Reservoir, suggest the tenuous nature of water management in this arid stretch of eastern Oregon. The terrain is marked by distinct landmarks such as Deadman Butte and Sacramento Hill, while the drainage system of Big Antelope Creek and its many branches like Little Antelope Creek provide the primary geographical structure. This 2011 survey captures a remote ranching and grazing environment, indicated by landmarks like Antelope Corral and the secluded Emmets Hole. Access is limited to rugged paths such as Pole Creek Rd and Skull Creek Rd, which traverse the basin toward Twin Springs Gorge.