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2023 Map of Burns

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Burns
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Harney County Courthouse stands as a central landmark in Burns, anchoring a landscape where high-desert terrain meets the complex irrigation and drainage systems of the Silvies River basin. This modern survey illustrates the close proximity of the city to Indian Village and the industrial neighbor of Hines, revealing how development has clustered around the river's braided forks. The map provides significant detail for local researchers, documenting numerous civic and cultural sites such as Burns Cem, Paiute Cem 2, and the Burns Paiute Cem.

The surrounding environment is defined by its water features and marshlands, from Foley Slough in the north to the expansive Potters Swamp and McGee Slough to the south. Notable geological and thermal points like Hot Spring and Roadland Warm Springs are clearly marked, alongside various springs and reservoirs like Lung Spring and Carter Reservoir that sustain life in the Sage Hen Valley. The grid of roads, including Radar Base Rd and Hines Blvd, reflects the area's history as a hub for both regional administration and local industry.