2011 Map of Craft Point

About this map

High-desert ranching and water management define this Harney County landscape, where livestock operations depend on a network of isolated springs and man-made impoundments. The cattle-country heritage is visible at the Pine Creek Cow Camp and the Dietrich Ranch, connected by rugged tracks like Dietrich Ranch Rd. Significant elevation markers such as Mount Tom and Elephant Butte rise above the drainage basins of Gould Creek and Pine Creek. To sustain activity in this arid environment, numerous reservoirs were established, including Miller Reservoir, Temple Reservoir, and Poer Reservoir. These water sources, along with named outlets like Thompson Spring and Craft Spring, illustrate the essential infrastructure required for remote Oregon land use in the early 21st century.