2011 Map of Carson Point

About this map

Carson Point overlooks a landscape of managed water and high-desert drainage in Harney County, characterized by a complex grid of rural lanes and irrigation features. The terrain is defined by the flow of Rock Creek and Little Rock Creek toward the north, while the seasonal and persistent waters of Bennett Lake and Howell Lake occupy the lower basins. The presence of Poujade Ditch and the meandering Ninemile Slough suggest a history of water management for agriculture or livestock, typical of the Oregon interior. A highly organized system of secondary roads, from Newton Rd to a series of numbered routes such as Lane 7 and Lane 15, provides access across this wide basin. Notable landmarks like the Cow Creek Sink further illustrate the unique hydrology of the region, where surface water often drains into subterranean or terminal basins.