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2014 Map of Carson Point

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Carson Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Carson Point rises as a distinct landmark in this high desert landscape of Harney County, overlooking a network of seasonal water features and drainage systems. The hydrography of the region is defined by terminal sinks and irrigation efforts, such as the Poujade Ditch and the aptly named Cow Creek Sink. These features illustrate the complex water management required in an arid environment where surface water is often ephemeral, collected in intermittent basins like Bennett Lake and Howell Lake.

A rigid grid of numbered lanes and local roads, including Palomino Ln and Crane-Buchanan Rd, crisscrosses the township and range lines, indicating a landscape partitioned for ranching and rural habitation. The southern portion of the map is marked by the meandering path of the Ninemile Slough, which contrasts with the straight lines of the human-made infrastructure. This 2014 survey captures the persistence of traditional land divisions in a remote part of eastern Oregon.