1980 Map of Whitehorse Butte

About this map

Arritola Ranch stands as a focal point of human habitation in this arid expanse of Malheur County, where water management defines the landscape's utility. The drainage of Soldier Creek and Mud Flat Creek is heavily modified by a network of small impoundments, including Jaca Reservoir, Murdock Reservoir, and the uniquely named Slipper Reservoir. These features, often accompanied by scattered Water Tanks, suggest a history of rangeland management and livestock operations in a region where seasonal moisture is carefully captured.