2014 Map of Crane

About this map

The high desert community of Crane sits at the junction of Or-78 and Crane-Buchanan Rd, serving as a focal point in the Harney Basin. This 2014 survey captures a landscape defined by volcanic landforms and managed water resources, where Crane Butte and the Crane Creek Mountains rise above the basin floor. Local aviation is represented by Arnold Airstrip and Krueger Field, highlighting the necessity of air travel in this expansive region. Water, the most critical resource in eastern Oregon, is meticulously documented through named sources like McDonald Spring, Krueger Spring, and Temple Spring, along with irrigation features such as Goo Ditch. The map illustrates a ranching-centric infrastructure with numerous named roads including Crane Venator Ln and Saddle Butte Rd, leading toward features like Willow Basin and the narrow passage at Crane Creek Gap.