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2020 Map of Buchanan

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Buchanan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates the northwestern reaches of this high-desert landscape, where the terrain breaks into a complex network of canyons and plateaus. The small settlement of Buchanan sits at the junction of Crane-Buchanan Rd and Big Rock Cr, serving as a remote outpost in eastern Harney County. The distribution of water is central to life here, evidenced by numerous named sources like Demeris Spring, Boggan Springs, and Rattlesnake Spring that dot the drainages.

Agricultural and ranching heritage is visible in landmarks such as Poujade Field and Oard Flat. Water management for the arid climate is represented by the Upper Jones Canyon Reservoir and Lower Jones Canyon Reservoir, which capture runoff within Jones Canyon. The map reveals a transition from the wooded forest boundary down into the open Cow Creek Valley and the distinctive Gravel Ridges to the east.