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2020 Map of No Crossing Crossing

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of No Crossing Crossing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Deadman Butte and Grass Mtn anchor the northern reaches of this high desert terrain in Malheur County, where the landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality and scarce water. The rugged topography is punctuated by deep carvings like Big Antelope Canyon and the Twin Springs Gorge, while the lower flats near Sacramento Hill reveal a series of catchments with telling names.

Water management in this arid environment is reflected in the numerous named reservoirs, including Emil Reservoir, Hawkins Basin Reservoir, and the curiously titled Optimism Reservoir, Doubtful Reservoir, and Desperation Reservoir. These names suggest the precarious nature of ranching and survival in the region. The map also traces the Big Antelope - Pole Creek V and the remote settlement area of No Crossing Crossing, providing a detailed look at the hydraulic and livestock infrastructure of the Oregon backcountry.