2014 Map of Tims Peak

About this map

Tims Peak and the distinctive flat-topped Hat Top define the high-desert skyline of this Malheur County landscape. This 2014 survey captures a region where survival and industry are dictated by the management of water, evidenced by a dense network of catchments including Gold Cr Reservoir Number One and Gold Cr Reservoir Number Two. The map illustrates the infrastructure of open-range ranching, with features like the Shearing Plant Reservoir and the Wildcat Waterhole serving as vital hubs for livestock in the arid terrain. Natural drainage is channeled through rugged depressions like Simmons Gulch, Rufino Gulch, and Green Gulch, while man-made landmarks such as the Sunnyslope Pit indicate local extraction or land use. Transportation is sparse, relying on primitive corridors like Lookout Rd and Cottonwood Rd to navigate the complex system of creeks and seasonal springs.