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2017 Map of Vale West

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Vale West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The confluence of the Malheur River and Bully Cr defines this eastern Oregon landscape, where irrigation infrastructure is vital to the high desert economy. Extensive water management systems are documented in detail, including the Vale-Oregon Main Canal, Farmers Ditch, and Pump Ditch, which support the agricultural communities of West Bench and East Bench. These man-made waterways contrast with the arid terrain of Sand Hollow and Negro Rock Canyon to the south.

Local landmarks such as the Miller Memorial Airpark sit just west of the town of Vale, while the map also tracks smaller water sources like Hickey Spring and the Johnston Gulch Reservoir. The transition from the fertile Vale Valley to the surrounding coulees and gulches is marked by a network of rural roads, including Stage Rd and Graham Blvd, tracing the historical paths of development in Malheur County.