2011 Map of Twin Springs

About this map

Lake Owyhee serves as a primary geographical anchor in this arid stretch of Malheur County, where the eastern shoreline meets the high desert plateaus. The landscape is defined by its numerous isolated water sources, essential for ranching and wildlife, including Whiskey Spring, Dead Horse Spring, and Twin Springs. These features, along with names like Sourdough Basin and Oxbow Basin, reflect the area's history of cattle driving and range management. Transport is limited to rugged paths such as Twin Springs Rd and the Dry Creek Cutoff, tracing routes between significant elevations like Sourdough Mountain and Burnt Mountain. Small-scale infrastructure is visible at the Dry Creek Camp and the Dry Creek Buttes Reservoir, illustrating how water is managed and gathered in this high-elevation terrain near the Dry Creek Buttes.