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1990 Map of Conant Basin

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Conant Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The high desert and timberlands of Crook County come into focus through the sprawling Ochoco National Forest and the Maury Mountains. This landscape is defined by its isolated outposts of human activity, represented by family-named ranching operations like Kizer Ranch, Bolletto Ranch, and Nye Ranch. These properties are tied to the water sources that cut through the varied terrain, including Sanford Creek and Conant Creek.

Physical landmarks such as Coyote Butte, Alkali Butte, and the prominent Sheep Rock serve as navigational anchors in this portion of the Conant Basin. The network of unimproved roads and trails recorded in the 1980s reveals the logistical challenges of the area, connecting distant features like Newsome Saddle and Gibson Spring. The presence of a Quarry and various springs highlights the natural resource management central to life in these interior Oregon highlands.