2023 Map of Ankle Creek

About this map

The Donner und Blitzen Wild and Scenic River corridor defines the northwestern reaches of this high-desert landscape in Harney County. This modern survey illustrates a rugged hydrological network where the Donner und Blitzen River is fed by numerous seasonal and perennial flows, including Ankle Creek, Mud Creek, and Scott Corral Creek. To the southeast, the terrain rises sharply toward the Steens Mountain Wilderness, dominated by the massive presence of Steens Mountain itself. The map reveals the essential nature of water in this arid environment, marking vital points such as Newton Spring, Joe Huff Spring, and the Public Waterhole. Cultural features are minimal, primarily consisting of the Mud Creek-Ankle Creek Trail and various range boundaries. The topography is dominated by significant elevations like Eusabio Ridge, which separates the drainage basins, and high-altitude features such as Penland Meadow.