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2011 Map of Rawhide Springs

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rawhide Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rawhide Springs serves as a central landmark in this remote corner of Malheur County, where the high desert landscape is defined by its vital water management features. The map illustrates a network of seasonal drainages and cattle-industry infrastructure, including Colossal Reservoir and Pole Creek Reservoir. These man-made features sit alongside natural landmarks such as Steer Canyon and Rawhide Pocket, showing how ranching operations adapted to the arid terrain of Eastern Oregon.

Remote transit is facilitated by a system of unpaved tracks, most notably Lucky 7 Cow Camp Rd and Pole Creek Rd, which provide access to the expansive rangelands. The hydrology of the region is further characterized by the presence of the West Little Owyhee River and several ephemeral flows like Big Antelope Creek and Cavieta Creek, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that converge in this isolated portion of the Owyhee country.