2023 Map of Pole Creek Top

About this map

Owyhee Mountains foothills define the eastern edge of this high-desert landscape on the border of Oregon and Idaho. The terrain is characterized by a series of north-draining watercourses, including Succor Creek, Trimbley Creek, and Little Poison Creek, which carve through deep basins like Strode Basin and Spanish Charlie Basin. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by a network of catchments such as Hot Rock Reservoir, Mitzi Reservoir, and Cunningham Reservoir. The boundary between Malheur County and Owyhee County runs north-to-south, reflecting the remote nature of this ranching and grazing land. Transportation is limited to rugged routes like Succor Creek Rd and Antelope Spring Rd, which follow the natural contours of the drainages and provide access to the prominent high point at Pole Creek Top.