2017 Map of Scott Reservoir

About this map

Owyhee Canyon cuts a deep path across this corner of Malheur County, anchoring a landscape defined by sagebrush-steppe and water management in the high desert. The small settlement of Happy Valley sits in the western portion of the map, supported by the Happy Valley Ditch and its proximity to the Owyhee River. This 2017 survey details the complex hydraulic infrastructure essential to this arid region, from the S Side Canal and Dry Creek Reservoir in the north to the Scott Reservoir and Owyhee Spring Reservoir further south. Modern ranching and access are visible through a network of named tracks like Grassy Mountain Loop and Indian Fort Creek Rd, which traverse the high ground near Round Mtn. The map provides a precise record of these isolated landmarks and seasonal water sources, such as Owyhee Spring and Sand Hollow, which have sustained movement through this remote territory for generations.