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2018 Map of Washburn Basin

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Washburn Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Washburn Basin defines the high-desert landscape at the border of Oregon and Nevada, where the drainage systems of Washburn Cr and Little Washburn Cr converge. This 2018 survey reveals a topography of high plateaus and deep cuts, most notably around the volcanic prominence of Black Mtn. The terrain is marked by a series of essential water sources for cattle and wildlife, including Old Corral Spring, Rock Spring, and Mud Spring, which have historically dictated the patterns of movement through this corner of Malheur County.

Remote land management is evident in the alignment of Long Ridge and the sheer walls of Basco Canyon. These features, alongside Bull Basin and several creek systems like Riser Cr and Little Riser Cr, illustrate a landscape dominated by natural drainage and ridge-top navigation. The map provides a contemporary view of these traditional ranching lands where state and county lines intersect in the high sagebrush country.