2020 Map of Skull Spring

About this map

Skull Spring serves as a namesake for this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where the scarcity of water has dictated the placement of every landmark. The terrain is defined by a series of drainages including Skull Cr, Wildcat Cr, and Baker Cr, which support an extensive network of small impoundments such as Littlefield Reservoir, Dennison Reservoir, and Cellar Reservoir. These water sources are vital for the livestock operations that utilize the surrounding range. Prominent topographical features like the Roostercomb and Copeland Butte break the horizon, providing essential navigation points for those traveling along Crowley Rd. The presence of features with evocative names like Hole in the Rock and Grey Stud Reservoir reflects the local vernacular and the functional history of the land, while Stateline Reservoir marks the proximity to the neighboring boundary.