2015 Map of Disaster Peak

About this map

Disaster Peak stands as the central landmark of this high-desert landscape where the borders of Malheur and Harney counties in Oregon meet Humboldt County, Nevada. The terrain is defined by a complex network of drainages, including the headwaters of the Kings River and various forks of Granite Cr and Flat Cr. This 2015 survey reveals an area primarily utilized for ranching and resource management, evidenced by the named springs such as Old Man Spring, Yellow Rose Springs, and Summit Spring that dot the basins. The presence of Horse Creek RD and numerous canyon systems like Basco Canyon and Ikes Canyon suggests a landscape navigated for livestock and rugged travel. Distinctive geological formations like The Granites and Little Peak provide prominent navigation points in a region where water sources are the most significant markers of human and animal activity.