2017 Map of Rinehart Canyon

About this map

Owyhee Canyon dominates this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where the Owyhee River carves a deep, winding path through the terrain. The map reveals a land defined by water management and ranching infrastructure, evidenced by a network of catchments such as Gallagher Reservoir, Jackson Cr Reservoir, and the Lower Fort Cr Reservoir. These features, along with Hoot Owl Spring and Rinehart Spring, illustrate the vital importance of water sources in this arid environment. Transportation is limited to a few arterial routes like Rinehart Ranch Rd and Miller Ln, which provide access to landforms like Sand Basin and Iron Point. The density of named reservoirs and springs suggests a long-standing reliance on these specific points for livestock and regional land use in the early twenty-first century.