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2014 Map of Tub Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Tub Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Tub Mountain and the surrounding high desert of Malheur County define this landscape of arid ridges and vital water catchments. The terrain is characterized by a network of seasonal drainages and man-made impoundments such as Love Reservoir, Bostic Lake Reservoir, and Alkali Flat Reservoir, which are essential for managing water in this dry environment. The presence of Tub Springs near the mountain itself highlights the historical importance of natural water sources for travelers and livestock in the region.

Transportation corridors follow the natural contours of the land, with Old Oregon Trl skirting the southwestern corner and modern routes like Moores Hollow Rd and Wheel Gulch Rd providing access across the ridges. Large topographical features like Pine Tree Ridge and Wheel Gulch Basin dominate the northern half of the quadrangle, illustrating the complex erosional patterns typical of the eastern Oregon interior.