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1971 Map of Clover Swale

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Clover Swale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Clover Swale and the surrounding high desert plateau of Harney County are defined by a network of seasonal water sources and deep canyons carved into the volcanic landscape. In the early 1970s, this area remained largely primitive, accessible primarily by a network of Jeep Trails that connect isolated stock water points like O'Keefe Reservoir, Kerns Waterhole, and Gravel Waterhole. The presence of several corrals near Springs and a Dry Well reflects the enduring importance of rangeland management in this arid territory.

Notable family-named landmarks such as Matties Ark and the extensive Tucke Flat provide valuable points of reference for local history researchers. The terrain transitions from the broad expanse of Foster Flat into dramatic relief at Loggerhead Canyon and Dudes Canyon, while the creatively named The Jeep Dipper suggests a challenging route through the rimrock. These features together document a remote Oregon landscape shaped by both geology and the practical needs of high-country ranching.