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2014 Map of The Elbow

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lake Owyhee dominates the high desert landscape of Malheur County, where the reservoir winds through deep canyons and creates distinctive landforms. This 2014 survey captures the intricate shoreline of the Dry Creek Arm and the namesake geographical features of The Elbow and Big Elbow. These names, along with landmarks like Nannys Nipple and Burnt Mtn, reflect a rugged topography defined by sharp elevation changes and secluded basins.

Remote water sources such as Oxjoke Spring and Rookie Canyon Spring are critical points in an otherwise arid environment characterized by extensive ridges like Owyhee Ridge and Sheephead Ridge. Human presence is minimal, primarily indicated by the primitive Fisherman Rd and the surveying lines of the Public Land Survey System, highlighting the area's isolation and its role as a drainage for creeks including Cherry Cr and Indian Cr.