2020 Map of Acty Mountain NW

About this map

Bald Mtn stands as a prominent landmark in this high-desert portion of Harney County, overlooking a landscape defined by an intricate network of water management features. The area's reliance on seasonal moisture is evident through numerous collection points, including Gaston Reservoir, Swede Reservoir, and Shelby Reservoir. These man-made features, alongside natural occurrences like Shallow Lake and Seep Spring, suggest a history of livestock grazing and land use focused on managing scarce water resources in the Oregon outback. Transportation through the territory is marked by the Buckaroo Pass Rd and Nat For Dev Rd 6176, providing access across Butcher Flat and the surrounding basins. The map illustrates the geometric precision of the Public Land Survey System, dividing the high plateau into township and range sections that overlay the natural contours of the basin and range geography.