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2017 Map of Big Pasture Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Steens Mtn dominates this high-elevation landscape in Harney County, where deep canyons and high ridges dictate the movement of water and travel. The dramatic Kiger Gorge serves as a central landmark, receiving drainage from Kiger Cr as it cuts through the complex topography. To the south, a curious landform known as Hole in the Ground sits near the headwaters of House Cr, illustrating the unique geological character of this part of the Oregon high country.

Surface water is the primary feature of this 2017 survey, with numerous seasonal and perennial streams such as Cucamonga Cr, Big Pasture Creek, and the W Fork Big Pasture Cr dissecting the terrain. While mostly defined by its natural hydrology and the sharp rise of McCoy Ridge, the map shows limited human infrastructure through roads like Mann Creek Ln, which provides access to these remote reaches of the Steens Mountain area.