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2011 Map of Colony Ranch

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Colony Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Reynolds Ranch and Owens Ranch anchor the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape in Harney County. The area is defined by its drainage patterns, notably where Oliver Creek and Pueblo Slough converge near the geological landmark of Red Point. This 2011 survey illustrates a region where water management and ranching are inextricably linked, with names like Pete Miller Ranch and Colony Ranch marking the points of human activity amidst the expansive terrain.

Southward, the landscape shifts toward Mapes Flat and the Sand Hills, situated near the junction of Cottonwood-Fields Rd. The presence of ephemeral features like Tumtum Lake and various seasonal flows, including Colony Creek and Cherry Creek, highlights the importance of hydrology in this corner of Oregon. These mapped points of interest provide specific targets for those researching the agricultural footprint and natural landmarks of the Alvord Desert vicinity.