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2014 Map of Oregon Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Oregon Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The S Fork Little Humboldt River carves a deep path through this section of Elko County, defining a landscape of high ridges and hidden water sources. To the west, the river is flanked by Winters Ridge and the Pole Creek Ridge, while the eastern terrain rises toward the prominent Castle Ridge. This area is marked by a complex network of seasonal drainages and springs, including the centrally located Castle Spring and the southern Thousand Springs, which reflect the high-desert reliance on localized water points.

Prominent landforms like Oregon Flat and Oregon Canyon suggest historical routes through the high country, leading toward the southern reaches of the Owyhee Bluffs. The map reveals a drainage pattern where numerous creeks, such as Milligan Cr, Brush Cr, and Midas Cr, feed into the larger river system, illustrating the watershed's role in supporting regional livestock grazing and remote settlement.