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2017 Map of Payne Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Payne Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Oregon Canyon Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where a complex network of canyons and drainages defines the local topography. Water management is a central theme, evidenced by numerous catchment features including Fifteenmile Reservoir, W Cherokee Reservoir, and the McDermitt Cr Reservoir at the southern edge. The map also documents several natural water sources such as Gopher Spring, Mahogany Spring, and Rose Spring Number 2.

Ranching infrastructure is prominent through the inclusion of the Zimmerman Ranch Rd and Turner Ranch Rd, which navigate the terrain alongside notable cuts like Cherokee Canyon, Lasa Canyon, and Rattlesnake Canyon. This survey captures a moment of modern land use in a region characterized by its seasonal watercourses, including Fifteenmile Cr and Payne Creek, and the distinct geological feature known as Dry Draw.