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2020 Map of Conant Basin

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Conant Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Maury Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in central Oregon, where the northern reaches of the Ochoco National Forest meet a complex network of seasonal drainages and springs. The terrain is defined by prominent volcanic features like Coyote Butte and Sheep Rock, which rise above the titular Conant Basin. This area reflects a classic Western grazing and forest management landscape, characterized by the critical importance of water sources such as Sunny Slope Springs, Rambo Spring, and Ferguson Spring.

Remote tracks like SE Conant Basin Rd and Little Bear Creek Rd provide access to the high ground at Newsome Saddle. The mapping of small, named water features like Gibson Cr and Alkali Cr highlights the localized geography essential for navigating this arid section of Crook County. The transition from open range at Alkali Butte to the timbered slopes of the national forest illustrates the varied ecological zones present in this rugged interior.