
Butcher Flat and the high point at Bald Mtn anchor this corner of Harney County, characterized by a managed water system designed to support land use in this arid basin. A network of small-scale impoundments including Butch Reservoir, Gaston Reservoir, Swede Reservoir, and Shelby Reservoir suggests a landscape shaped for ranching or forest management. These man-made features contrast with the ephemeral Shallow Lake and the natural Seep Spring, reflecting a reliance on distributed water sources across the high desert terrain. Remote access is provided by unpaved routes such as Buckaroo Pass Rd and Nat For Dev Rd 6176, which connect the scattered reservoirs and topographical landmarks within the township and range survey grid.
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1955 · Adel
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Adel
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1958 · Adel
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1962 · Adel
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1971 · Acty Mountain NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Surveyors Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Coyote Gap SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Mahogany Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Acty Mountain NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Hawks Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000