2017 Map of Buchanan

About this map

The settlement of Buchanan serves as the focal point for this high-desert landscape in Harney County, positioned where the Crane-Buchanan RD meets the drainage of Spring Cr. To the northwest, the boundary of the Malheur National Forest encompasses high-altitude terrain marked by numerous perennial water sources, including Lake Green Spring and Demeris Spring. The region’s reliance on water management is evident in the series of man-made catchments like Upper Jones Canyon Reservoir, Lower Jones Canyon Reservoir, and Corcoran Reservoir, which support ranching across the vast Cow Creek Valley and Jones Canyon. Local toponyms like Poujade Field, Oard Flat, and Sagebrush Flat reflect a history of land use and family presence in this corner of the Oregon interior, where the Gravel Ridges overlook a complex network of seasonal creeks and springs.