2011 Map of Coyote Gap

About this map

Old Military Rd cuts across the northern edge of this high desert landscape in Harney County, following a historic transit corridor through the southeastern Oregon plateau. The topography is dominated by the namesake Coyote Gap, a natural passage between higher elevations that has long served as a focal point for movement in this arid region. Near the center of the sheet, the Coyote Gap Corral indicates the enduring ranching and livestock heritage of the area. Modern access is primarily provided by Catlow Valley Rd, which intersects the older survey routes. The map illustrates a vast, sparsely settled drainage network where seasonal watercourses gather, highlighting the essential relationship between geography and survival in the remote basins of the Oregon interior.