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2014 Map of South Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of South Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

South Mountain anchors this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where a complex network of springs and reservoirs defines the arid terrain. The mapping reveals an environment heavily managed for water collection, with numerous named catchments such as South Mountain Reservoir, Tub Springs Reservoir, and Alfred Reservoir. These water sources are critical features for the rangeland, often found tucked into drainages like Red Rock Canyon or situated below Hog Creek Ridge.

Transit through this portion of eastern Oregon is dominated by the Central Oregon Hwy, which follows the meandering course of the Malheur River through the southern half of the quadrangle. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies specific, numbered water points including Boney Spring Number 1 and Boney Spring Number 2, which likely served as vital landmarks for early settlers and ranchers in this remote corner of the state.