2014 Map of Circle Bar

About this map

Circle Bar and the elevated terrain of Beaver Tables define this high desert landscape in Harney County. The area is marked by a network of drainage systems and early water management efforts, including the Fister Ditch which diverts water toward the basin. The movement of water is central to the land's utility, with Crane Cr and Beaver Cr winding through the valley floor alongside the winding route of Crane Venator Ln. Historically significant as a ranching corridor, the map reveals the complex hydrography of the region through its various branches like Little Beaver Cr and Little Crane Cr. The township and range lines indicate a strictly organized landscape where large tracts of land are punctuated by these vital seasonal and perennial water sources, reflecting the enduring rural character of southeastern Oregon.