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2017 Map of Anderson Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Anderson Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Anderson Mountain and the surrounding high-desert terrain of Harney County are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and scattered springs essential for livestock and local wildlife. The landscape is punctuated by prominent elevations like Little Riddle Mtn, Riddle Mtn, and the southern Big Hill. Vital water sources for the region's ranching economy are identified throughout the survey, including the Louie Hughes Spring, Cold Spring, and McBain Flat Spring near McBain Flat.

Remote roads such as Virginia Valley Rd and Anderson Valley Rd provide the primary access through Anderson Valley. The map also captures several natural basins and grazing areas, such as Three Lakes, Buck Pasture, and Orejana Flat. These features illustrate the traditional land use patterns of this part of southeastern Oregon, where the availability of water at points like Upper Paul Creek Spring dictates the utility of the surrounding range.