1971 Map of Coyote Gap SE

About this map

Catlow Valley (Depression) dominates the northeastern quadrant of this high-desert landscape in Harney County, illustrating the vast geological depressions characteristic of this region in the early 1970s. The terrain is defined by its isolation and specialized land use, with limited transportation infrastructure appearing only as a Jeep Trail winding through the scrubland. This survey, based on aerial photography from 1970, captures the desolate character of the Basque Hills and the open expanses of Butcher Flat. These names suggest a history of ranching and regional settlement patterns common to eastern Oregon, where the landscape is carved by seasonal drainages and high-altitude plateaus rather than permanent settlements or paved thoroughfares.