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2020 Map of Buck Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Ochoco National Forest defines the character of this high-desert terrain in Harney County, where a complex network of springs and man-made reservoirs supports the high-altitude landscape. Water management is a primary theme of the area, evidenced by numerous catchments such as Ganas Reservoir, Twin Spring Reservoir, and the sequential Sawmill Number One and Two Reservoirs situated along Sawmill Creek. These features, along with names like Mill Reservoir, suggest the historical intersection of forest management and early industrial or agricultural water needs.

Prominent geographical landmarks including Corral Ridge and Chapin Table provide structural orientation across the quadrangle. The topography is further marked by the presence of Howard Point and Howard Ridge, while local names like Gravelly Flat indicate the varying ground conditions found here. This survey documents the persistent reliance on natural springs, from Hollenbeck Spring in the north to Pigeon Spring in the south, which remain vital to this interior Oregon environment.