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2017 Map of Bartlett Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bartlett Mountain rises as the central landmark in this high-desert region of Harney County, where water sources dictate the movement and settlement of the land. The drainage of Stinkingwater Creek and its tributaries, including McMullen Cr and Clear Cr, weave through the landscape, supporting a series of man-made and natural water features. The presence of North Beede Reservoir, South Beede Reservoir, and Plateau Reservoir suggests a legacy of ranching and water management in this arid environment.

Several family-named or descriptive springs such as O'Toole Spring, Miller Spring, and Muddy Water Spring indicate reliable historical water points used by travelers and stockmen. In the south, Connolly Basin and its associated Connolly Basin Spring provide a geographical anchor, while primitive routes like Stinkingwater Creek Rd and Warm Springs Rd trace the paths through the varying elevations of the quadrangle.