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1980 Map of Squaw Flat

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Squaw Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Squaw Flat characterizes this high-desert basin in Malheur County, where the management of water is the primary footprint on the land. In the early 1980s, the landscape was defined by an intricate network of drainage and catchment, with isolated features like Coyote Wells and the Corral marking sites of human activity. The map reveals a reliance on small-scale impoundments such as Yellow Fingers Reservoir, Collumbaugh Reservoir, and Mouse Trap Reservoir to support seasonal grazing operations.

Topographic variety is provided by the northern rise of Grassy Mountain and the distinct volcanic forms of Mouse Trap Butte and Garlow Butte. The presence of the Horse Camp and Upper Horse Camp Res suggests the enduring use of these lands for livestock, connected by a network of unimproved roads and the occasional Jeep Trail. To the southeast, the terrain descends into Hanson Canyon, while Loveland Canyon Reservoir captures runoff from the northern peaks.