2017 Map of Silvies

About this map

Silvies River meanders through a broad valley in Grant County, defining a landscape shaped by high-desert ranching and water management. This area in the early 21st century remains anchored by the small settlement of Silvies, where the local Silvies Cem and nearby Hankins Cem provide points of interest for genealogists tracking the history of families in the Silvies Valley. The region's agricultural infrastructure is evident in the network of irrigation features such as Owens Ditch and W Side Ditch, which redirect water across the flats toward the Pronghorn Reservoir. To the north and east, the terrain rises into the timbered slopes of the Malheur National Forest, where numerous natural springs like Herman Spring and Soda Smith Spring dot the landscape. Notable peaks such as Charlie Smith Butte and Parasol Butte stand as prominent landmarks above the river basin and the private lands surrounding the Ponderosa Ranch Airport.