2014 Map of Rattlesnake Canyon

About this map

Rattlesnake Canyon and its associated watercourse, Rattlesnake Cr, dominate this high-desert landscape in southeastern Malheur County. The map details a complex system of drainage and water management, featuring named canyons like Woolhawk Canyon and Pistol Canyon alongside remote cattle-country infrastructure. Man-made water features such as the Upper Chimney Cr Reservoir, Lower Chimney Cr Reservoir, and Holding Corral Reservoir illustrate the vital importance of seasonal water storage in this arid environment. The presence of Coyote Spring and several reservoirs suggests a landscape primarily dedicated to rangeland and livestock, connected by primitive routes like the Rattle Snake Cutoff. Notable landmarks such as Little Grassy Mtn provide vertical relief in an area marked by rugged topography and ephemeral streams like Bull Cr and Little Antelope Cr.