2020 Map of Coyote Meadows

About this map

Coyote Meadows lies along the desolate border of Harney and Malheur counties, where high-desert drainage systems define the movement of water and travel. This 2020 survey reveals a landscape largely shaped by seasonal watercourses like Whitehorse Cr and Antelope Cr, which cut through the arid terrain. The northern reaches are characterized by a wide, open expanse known as The Flats, punctuated by the prominent rising landform of Twin Buttes near the northeastern corner. Human activity in this remote portion of southeastern Oregon is centered on the sparse infrastructure of the Crooked Creek Range Rd and Whitehorse Rd. These routes follow the natural contours of the land, connecting disparate water sources such as Fish Cr and Twelvemile Cr, and highlighting the area's continued reliance on a rugged network of range roads for ranching and resource access.