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2011 Map of Star Creek Reservoir

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Star Creek Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Star Ranch and Rodger Ranch anchor this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where water management is the primary driver of development. The Star Creek Dam creates the central Star Creek Reservoir, supported by an intricate network of water features including the Star Creek Ditch and various mountain springs like Whiskey Jack Spring and Aspen Spring. This system of reservoirs and ditches illustrates the essential infrastructure required for ranching in Oregon's arid eastern reaches.

Distinctive geological landmarks provide orientation across the terrain, notably the jagged profile of Roostercomb and the prominent Monumental Rock. To the north, Skull Springs Reservoir and the Sutherland Cabin mark the remote character of the area near Dry Creek Pass. The distribution of named sites like Cold Springs Ranch alongside natural features such as The Monuments reflects a geography defined by the struggle for water and the vast distances between established dwellings.