2023 Map of Coyote Gap

About this map

Coyote Gap serves as a prominent geographic break between the high desert plateaus of southeastern Oregon. This 2023 survey illustrates the dramatic escarpment where the western highlands drop away into the expansive Catlow Valley. A trace of regional transit history persists in the northern portion of the map with the Old Military Rd, a route that historically connected remote outposts across the high desert. The landscape is defined by its isolation and the stark contrast between the structured sections of the Public Land Survey System, such as t36s r31e, and the open, basin-like floor of the valley to the east. This modern topographic record captures the enduring pathways and geological landmarks of this remote part of Harney County.