2011 Map of Burns

About this map

Burns and the industrial enclave of Hines anchor this high desert landscape in the Harney Basin. The map reveals a complex hydrography defined by the winding Silvies River and its numerous branches, including Whiting Slough, Newman Slough, and East Fork Silvies River. Local genealogy and social history are well-represented by several distinct burial grounds, such as Paiute Cemetery II, Burns Cemetery, and the Burns Piute Cemetery, alongside the Indian Village settlement. Geothermal features like Millpond Hot Spring and Roadland Warm Springs hint at the unique geology near the Hines Mill Pond. The intersection of ranching and early 21st-century infrastructure is visible in the network of ranch roads serving Hayes Ranch and YY Ranch, while the Harney County Fairgrounds serves as a central landmark for the regional community.