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1999 Map of Craft Point

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Craft Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this high-desert landscape in Harney County, where the topography is defined by prominent peaks and a complex network of seasonal drainages. Modern infrastructure appears on the heights of Thompson Mountain, where a Thompson Mountain Communication Tower stands as a landmark above the surrounding range. The area’s history of open-range grazing and forest management is evident in the inclusion of the Pine Creek Cow Camp and scattered livestock water sources like Miller Reservoir, Temple Reservoir, and Pool Reservoir.

Drainages such as Muddy Creek and Pine Creek carve through the terrain, which rises to heights at Mount Tom and Elephant Butte. Significant local features include Oard Flat and a remote Quarry, while numerous springs like Widow B Spring and Ralphs Spring indicate the critical importance of water in this arid environment. The map details a network of 4wd tracks that provide access through the forest and across family-named landmarks like Greenley Gulch.