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1982 Map of Peacock Lake

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Peacock Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Peacock Lake and its surrounding high-desert terrain dominate this 1980s landscape in Malheur County. The map reveals an intricate network of water management essential for ranching and land use in this arid region, featuring numerous man-made catchments such as Little Peacock Reservoir, Antelope Reservoir, and Five Points Reservoir. A distinctive engineering feature, the Peacock Lake Ditch, cuts across the contours to move water toward the basins, while an underground pipeline water line and aqueduct further emphasize the managed nature of the local hydrology.

A lone Corral near Little Peacock Reservoir suggests active livestock operations during this period. The inclusion of a Vegetation Test Area south of the lake points to environmental or agricultural research being conducted on the public lands. From the elevation of High Ridge to the seasonal flows of Little Antelope Creek, the map provides a clear picture of how water infrastructure was integrated into the natural drainages of the Varment area.