2017 Map of Coyote Gap SE

About this map

Catlow Valley defines the northern reaches of this high-desert landscape in Harney County, where the terrain transitions toward the elevations of the Basque Hills. This 2017 study by the U.S. Geological Survey details a remote area shaped by ranching history and public land management. Evidence of New Deal-era infrastructure is preserved in the form of the CCC Rd, which skirts the eastern edge of the quadrangle. To the south, Butcher Flat provides a wide, level expanse before the topography drops into the steep drainage of Deadman Canyon. The map reveals the intricate network of section lines and township boundaries that govern this expansive portion of the Oregon backcountry, reflecting the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System in the American West.