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1982 Map of Oregon Canyon Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Oregon Canyon Ranch and a series of family-named ranching outposts characterize this high-desert landscape in Malheur County during the late 1970s. The terrain is dominated by the steep drainages of the Oregon Canyon Mountains, where seasonal water sources like Buckaroo Spring and Poplar Spring provided essential resources for livestock in an arid environment. Named sites such as Ansotegui Place, Gavica Place, and Jaca Place reflect the regional history of Basque ranching families who established a presence in this remote corner of southeastern Oregon. The presence of an Airstrip near the main ranch complex and a series of water management features, including Schoolhouse Reservoir and several numbered springs, indicates a landscape engineered for large-scale cattle operations. Transport and movement across the canyon floor are marked by unimproved roads and utility lines, including the U G W P L and D W P, which cross the marshy flats of Oregon Canyon.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1982
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain