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2011 Map of Big Mowich Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Big Mowich Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Robertson Ranch and several other family-named outposts like Allison Ranch and Harris Ranch anchor this high-elevation landscape in Harney County. The area is defined by a dense network of water sources, from the headwaters of Silver Creek to numerous named springs such as Mowich Spring, Culvert Spring, and Willow Spring. These vital points supported a local economy of ranching and timber long before the modern era.

Delintment Lake sits in the southwest corner of the sheet, providing a primary landmark near the junction of Delintment Lake Rd and Swain Prairie Rd. The terrain is dominated by the volcanic forms of Big Mowich Mountain and Little Mowich Mountain, which look over expansive flats and meadows including Button Flat and Lehman Meadow. This survey documents the intersection of essential forest roads and traditional campsites like Mutton Camp, illustrating how the landscape was managed and utilized at the start of the 21st century.