2023 Map of Three Forks

About this map

Owyhee River canyons define this remote Malheur County landscape, where the confluence of the north, middle, and main forks creates a complex network of high-desert drainage. The presence of the Military Grade suggests the region's long-standing strategic or logistical importance, cutting across the steep terrain of Owyhee Canyon. This modern survey tracks contemporary land use focused on water management and recreational access, featuring numerous stock and irrigation points such as Whitehorse Cr Reservoir, Paa-ne-na Reservoir, and Lone Tree Reservoir. To the south, hikers and explorers can trace the Three Forks Hot Springs Trl as it descends toward Warm Springs near the riverbank. Geologic landmarks like Three Forks Dome and the broad Tuu-Tiipi Flat stand in contrast to the deep incisions of Whiskey Gulch and Loveland Canyon.