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2020 Map of Parsnip Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Parsnip Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Parsnip Peak and Sagebrush Mtn anchor this high-desert landscape along the border of Oregon and Idaho. The map reveals an intricate network of seasonal drainages and springs essential to this arid region, such as Elguren Spring, Whiskey Spring, and Horse Creek Spring. The presence of Wroten Reservoir 2 and Salt Lick Reservoir indicates a landscape managed for livestock, where water security dictated movement and settlement patterns.

Transport through this remote corner of Malheur County is defined by unpaved routes like Chicken Creek Rd and Soldier Creek Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. The topography is marked by significant elevations like Round Peak and the prominent Castro Ridge, while named features such as Long Gulch and Cottonwood Gulch trace the path of ancient runoff. This map captures the persistent character of the American West, where modern surveying still aligns with the practical needs of ranching and the realities of high-elevation terrain.