2017 Map of The Basin

About this map

The Basin names this segment of the high desert landscape in Malheur County, where the terrain is defined by dramatic elevation shifts and seasonal watercourses. The local hydrology is dominated by Dry Cr in the northern reaches and Rattlesnake Cr to the south, reflecting the arid character of this ranching and rangeland region. Transportation through this part of eastern Oregon is anchored by the Old Ion Hwy and the winding path of Dry Creek Rd, which provide access to the foothills of the Red Hills. This survey captures the spatial arrangement of township and range lines across a landscape largely defined by its natural drainage patterns and the infrastructure of the open range.