1990 Map of Westfall

About this map

The small settlement of Westfall sits at the northern edge of this high desert terrain, serving as a focal point in a landscape defined by seasonal water and pioneer history. A segment of the historic Oregon Trail passes through the southern portion of the quadrangle, tracing the path of 19th-century migration. Water management is critical in this arid region of Malheur County, evidenced by the Zimmerman Ditch and Harper Valley Canal, along with livestock and irrigation features like Hart Creek Reservoir and Allotment 4 Reservoir. The map documents a rugged interior marked by high points such as Danger Point and numerous natural water sources including Willow Spring and Hart Spring. Mineral extraction is present through several Open Pit Mines and a Gravel Pit, while local genealogy is rooted in the small Cem near the townsite and the remote Cemetery Spring.