2014 Map of The Basin

About this map

The Basin serves as the central landform of this high desert region in Malheur County, where the drainage patterns of Dry Cr and Dry Crk carve through the arid plateau. The landscape is defined by its sparse infrastructure, primarily supporting ranching and resource access through a network of remote roads and tracks. The presence of the Old Idh Hwy and the specialized Well Spur suggests a history of transit and water management in a territory where such resources are critical. Along the southern edge, the terrain shifts near the riparian corridor of Rattlesnake Cr, accessed by the unpaved Rattlesnake Creek Rd. This survey documents the modern state of the Public Land Survey System grid across these high-elevation basins, capturing the intersection of section lines and the natural topography.