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2024 Map of Rawhide Pocket

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Rawhide Pocket
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The West Little Owyhee Wild and Scenic River carves a deep, winding path through this corner of Malheur County, defining the drainage patterns and rugged character of the high desert terrain. Water management dominates the landscape, evidenced by a network of catchments including Section Sixteen Reservoir, Harvey Cracker Reservoir, and Boundary Fence Reservoir, which support life in an otherwise arid environment.

Elevations rise toward the northeast at Toppin Creek Butte, overlooking the dramatic incision of Toppin Creek Canyon. The map reveals a land utilized for rangeland and conservation, where remote routes like Sharon Creek Reservoir Rd provide access to seasonal features like Bull Flat Lake and Bull Flat. This survey captures the essential infrastructure of modern desert stewardship, from named pastures to the protection of the West Little Owyhee waterway.