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2014 Map of Owyhee Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Owyhee Ridge defines this high-elevation landscape in Malheur County, where the terrain drops sharply toward the eastern shore of Lake Owyhee. The 2014 topography reveals a complex network of canyons and gulches, including Gordon Gulch and Buck Gulch, which channel seasonal water into various reservoirs and springs across the range. The area is marked by numerous water sources essential for livestock and local wildlife, such as Danny Boy Spring, Monument Spring, and Three Fingers Spring.

Evidence of historical water management and land use is found in features like Board Corral Reservoir, Stark Reservoir, and Bas Reservoir. The network of backroads, including Board Corral Loop and Succor Creek Rd, connects these isolated points across the high desert. Notable landmarks like the prominent The Tongue and the narrow passage at Devils Gate highlight the natural barriers that have shaped movement through this part of the Oregon backcountry for generations.