2017 Map of Rawhide Pocket

About this map

Rawhide Pocket defines this high-desert portion of Malheur County, where the intricate drainage system of the W Little Owyhee River carves through the volcanic landscape. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts, from the depths of Louse Canyon to the elevation of Toppin Creek Butte. A complex network of water management features reveals the region's ranching and land-use history, with numerous named catchments such as Harvey-Cracker Reservoir, Pack Rat Reservoir, and Section Sixteen Reservoir distributed across the range. Movement through this arid country is anchored by Sharon Creek Reservoir Rd, which provides access to landmarks like Bull Flat and the steep walls of Toppin Creek Canyon. The map illustrates a landscape where survival and commerce are dictated by seasonal water flows, as seen in the various creek systems including Little Spring Cr and Toppin Cr.