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2017 Map of Skull Spring

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Skull Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Skull Spring and its surrounding high-desert drainage basins define this portion of Malheur County, where water management is central to the landscape's utility. The area is characterized by an extensive network of small-scale impoundments and natural catchments, such as Littlefield Reservoir, Dennison Reservoir, and Old Fence Reservoir, which support life in this arid region. These water features are often linked to ephemeral or seasonal drainages like Skull Cr and Baker Cr, showing the critical infrastructure required for ranching and resource management in eastern Oregon.

Prominent geographical landmarks provide natural navigation points across the terrain, including the distinctive Roostercomb ridge and the elevation of Copeland Butte. The map also identifies the curiously named Hole-in-the-Rock near Wildcat Cr, alongside several named springs like Green Spring and Willow Spring. The path of Crowley Rd serves as the primary artery through this sparsely populated territory, connecting these vital water sources and land features.