1982 Map of Star Valley Knoll

About this map

Star Valley and the surrounding high desert terrain are defined by the convergence of state and county lines in this remote tri-state area. Mapping the intersection of Oregon and Idaho, Oregon and Nevada, and Malheur and Humboldt County, the survey documents a landscape focused on seasonal water management. Named features like Rabbit Run Reservoir, East Side Reservoir, and S Willow Cr Butte Reservoir indicate the vital role of water storage for livestock and ranching in an arid environment where Dry Lake basins are common. The presence of Pigeon-toe Lake and drainage ways such as Tent Creek further illustrate the hydrology of this high-plateau region. This provisional edition preserves the naming conventions of the early 1980s, including the prominent Star Valley Knoll, providing a clear record of the geographic boundaries and sparse improvements in this corner of the Great Basin.