2011 Map of Cottonwood Reservoir

About this map

Cottonwood Reservoir and the expansive Beede Desert anchor this high-desert landscape in Harney County, illustrating a complex water management system essential for life in the arid Oregon interior. The 2011 survey reveals an intricate network of ephemeral streams and springs, including Antelope Spring and Dipping Vat Spring, which feed into the larger Cottonwood Creek and Squaw Creek systems. Human modification of the terrain is evident through the Allnow Ditch and the presence of Squaw Creek Reservoir, reflecting the historical and ongoing efforts to capture and redirect seasonal runoff. The map also delineates topographic landmarks like Hald Butte and the depressions of Rocky Basin, while access to this remote rangeland is maintained via routes such as Otis Valley Rd and Cottonwood Rd.