2014 Map of Barton Lake

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Diamond Craters dominates the southwestern corner of this landscape, marking a volcanic terrain within the high desert of Harney County. The area’s water management history is evident through a network of irrigation and storage features, including the Highline Ditch and Feed Canal which redirect flow toward Dry Lake Reservoir. This reservoir, along with the nearby Dry Lake Waterhole, suggests a landscape engineered for ranching and livestock in an otherwise arid environment. Evidence of local aviation and transport infrastructure appears through the Barton Lake Ranch Airport and the descriptively named Lava Bed Rd, which cuts across the central and northern plains. Smaller water bodies like White Lake and the drainage of Riddle Cr further define the hydrological character of the region during this 2014 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey.