2020 Map of Tims Peak

About this map

Tims Peak and the high desert terrain of Malheur County define this 2020 landscape, characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and managed water resources. The presence of numerous small-scale catchments, such as Gold Cr Reservoir Number One and the Shearing Plant Reservoir, highlights the critical nature of water management for livestock and industry in this arid region. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations like Hat Top and depressions including Simmons Gulch, showing the natural runoff patterns that feed into Wildcat Cr and Cottonwood Cr. Human activity is further evidenced by the Sunnyslope Pit, reflecting the area's geological utility. Local history is traced through family-named or descriptive landmarks like Gacey Spring and Antelope Swale, which point to the long-standing use of these rangelands for grazing and local navigation across the eastern Oregon high country.