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2024 Map of The Hole in the Ground

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of The Hole in the Ground
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Owyhee River flows through a dramatic landscape of basalt and high desert canyons in this remote corner of Malheur County. The map details the complex terrain surrounding the eponymous The Hole in the Ground, a significant topographic depression located just north of the river's winding course. This area is defined by its water management for ranching and wildlife, evidenced by a series of named catchments including Riley Horn Reservoir, Deer Butte Reservoir, and the weekday-named Wednesday Reservoir and Tuesday Reservoir.

The plateau above Owyhee Canyon is traversed by rugged tracks such as Morcom Rd, which provides access to family-named landmarks like Riley Horn Point and the high vantage of Deer Butte. Down in the canyon, the Owyhee Wild and Scenic River corridor includes notable river features such as Greeley Bar and the steep Owyhee Breaks, illustrating the isolation and specialized land use of this arid Oregon interior.