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2023 Map of Clover Swale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Clover Swale and the surrounding high desert of Harney County reveal a landscape defined by dramatic drainage systems and isolated water sources. The topography is dominated by deeply incised features like Loggerhead Canyon, Dudes Canyon, and the uniquely named formation known as The Dipper. These canyons carve through the high plateaus, leading toward more open reaches such as Barber Canyon and Rose Brier Canyon.

Evidence of ranching and remote land management appears through scattered infrastructure, including O'Keefe Reservoir, Gravel Waterhole, and the essential Hidden Spring. The road network is sparse, centered on routes like the Fostea Lake CCC Rd, a designation that points back to the era of the Civilian Conservation Corps. From the broad expanse of Foster Flat to the sheltered Robinson Valley, this map provides a detailed view of the remote terrain and seasonal water points critical to this corner of Oregon.