2011 Map of Ankle Creek

About this map

Bill Taber Cabin and the Starbuck Homestead anchor this high-desert landscape in Harney County, illustrating the enduring legacy of ranching and early habitation. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal drainages and springs that support life in an arid environment, notably the Donner und Blitzen River and the meandering Ankle Creek. Small outposts like Madarieta Cabin sit near Eusabio Ridge, while livestock management is evidenced by the Public Waterhole and numerous named water sources including Joe Huff Spring and Newton Spring. This survey documents a quiet stretch of Oregon where geographic features like Penland Meadow and Scott Corral Creek remain essential landmarks for navigation and land use.