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2017 Map of Vines Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Malheur River carves through the arid landscape of Malheur County, defining the central geography of this 2017 survey. This region is characterized by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure designed to harness the river's flow, including the Vale Oregon Main Canal, Vines Ditch, and Stacey Ditch. These man-made watercourses reflect the agricultural dependence of the area, feeding the land between Malheur Canyon and the elevated West Bench.

In the southern reaches, the small settlement of Little Valley sits near the Little Valley Lateral, while the topographic prominence of Vines Hill stands as a local landmark. The map documents numerous drainage features such as Robbins Drain and Purvis Drain, alongside natural formations like Rock Canyon and Sand Hollow. This landscape is a detailed study of how early 21st-century water management shapes the High Desert environment.