2017 Map of The Hole in the Ground

About this map

The Hole in the Ground defines the center of this remote Malheur County landscape, where the Owyhee River carves a deep path between the Owyhee Breaks and Greeley Bar. The geography is shaped by water management and ranching history, evidenced by a network of specialized catchments including Deer Butte Reservoir, Morcom Reservoir, and several day-named basins like Tuesday Reservoir and Wednesday Reservoir. High points such as Riley Horn Point and the prominent Deer Butte overlook a terrain of named canyons including Whiskey Canyon and Juniper Canyon. The presence of numerous small-scale springs like Chalk Spring and Twomile Spring reveals the critical importance of reliable water sources in this high-desert environment, while Morcom Rd provides the primary overland access through the heart of the district.