2023 Map of Skull Spring

About this map

Skull Spring and a series of high-desert springs define the hydrology of this corner of Malheur County, where the landscape is marked by the complex drainage systems of Skull Creek and Wildcat Creek. The terrain is characterized by strategic water management, with numerous catchments such as Littlefield Reservoir, Field Cr Reservoir, and the Gray Stud Reservoir scattered across the high plains. These features suggest a long-standing reliance on seasonal water for livestock and land management in a dry environment.