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2014 Map of No Crossing Crossing

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of No Crossing Crossing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Deadman Butte and Grass Mtn stand as prominent landmarks in this high-desert landscape of Malheur County, where the topography is defined by deep incisions like Big Antelope Canyon and the dramatic Twin Springs Gorge. The drainage patterns of Big Antelope Cr and Little Antelope Cr reveal a network of catchments with evocative names that reflect the challenges of water management in the Oregon interior.

Remote infrastructure is characterized by several small reservoirs and watering holes, including Desperation Reservoir, Optimism Reservoir, Doubtful Reservoir, and Seldom Reservoir, suggesting the intermittent nature of water availability for ranching. The presence of Emmets Hole and the namesake No Crossing Crossing highlight the historical importance of specific landmarks for navigation across the basin. Local transit is limited to unpaved routes such as Twin Springs Rd and Skull Creek Rd, which provide access to Hawkins Basin and the surrounding rangelands.