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2014 Map of Starvation Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Starvation Spring and the high desert plateaus of Malheur County define this remote landscape, where water management is central to the local geography. The map documents a network of high-elevation reservoirs designed for rangeland utility, including High Ridge Reservoir, Goat Cr Reservoir, and Rocky Road Reservoir. These features, along with names like Pug Allen Spring, reflect the long-standing ranching heritage and the vital importance of scattered water sources in the arid basins between High Ridge and the Steer Canyon breaks.

Transportation is limited to primitive routes like Pole Creek Rd and Lucky Seven, which follow the natural contours of the terrain. The drainage systems of Big Antelope Cr and Field Cr carve deep paths through the high country, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Big Antelope - Pole Creek V region. This survey captures a moment in the modern management of these public lands, emphasizing the intersection of natural springs and man-made catchments.