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2017 Map of Starvation Spring

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Starvation Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Starvation Spring and a network of high-desert water sources define this corner of Malheur County, where ranching and resource management shape the landscape. The terrain is marked by essential livestock infrastructure, including the Lucky Seven Reservoir, Goat Creek Reservoir, and High Ridge Reservoir. These man-made features are strategically positioned to capture runoff in a region dominated by drainages like Big Antelope Creek and Steer Canyon Creek.

Remote transportation routes such as the Lucky Seven Cow Camp Road and Pole Creek Road provide the only access through these expansive grazing lands. The map reveals the critical importance of named water points like Pug Allen Spring for local land use. Elevated landmarks such as High Ridge offer a clear view of the complex topography of the Upper Bend Big Antelope Creek, illustrating the intersection of natural hydrology and human efforts to sustain life in the Oregon desert.