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2017 Map of Buck Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Ochoco National Forest defines this high-desert landscape in central Oregon, where a series of water management features support the livestock and timber interests of the region. The map reveals a sophisticated network of small-scale water storage, including Sawmill Number Two Reservoir, Sawmill Number One Reservoir, and the Dry Dam Reservoir. These reservoirs, along with natural sources like Hollenbeck Spring and Gilchrist Spring, were vital for sustaining the remote reaches of Harney County.

Transportation through the forest is facilitated by a grid of named forest roads such as Black Snag Rd and Sawmill Creek Rd, which navigate the plateaus and ridges. The topography is marked by distinct landforms like Gravelly Flat, Chapin Table, and Howard Point Ridge, providing a clear view of the drainage patterns of Sawmill Cr and Silver Cr. This survey documents the infrastructure of a working forest landscape at the start of the 21st century.