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2014 Map of Rinehart Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Rinehart Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Rinehart Canyon and the deeply incised Owyhee Canyon dominate this high desert landscape of Malheur County, where the Owyhee River carves a dramatic path through the volcanic terrain. This 2014 survey documents a region defined by its water management for ranching and livestock, featuring an extensive network of small catchments such as Gallagher Reservoir, Stanfield Reservoir, and Jackson Creek Reservoir. These man-made features, alongside natural water sources like Rinehart Spring and Hoot Owl Spring, illustrate the essential infrastructure required to sustain life and industry in the arid Oregon interior.

Local topographic landmarks provide further orientation, including the broad Sand Basin and the prominent Iron Point overlooking the river corridor. Remote access is traced through established tracks like Rinehart Rd and Blister Rd, which connect isolated waterholes such as Hanson Waterhole and sheltered areas like Jackson Hole. The map provides a precise record of these named landmarks and their relationship to the serpentine river below.