2014 Map of Dog Mountain

About this map

Dog Mountain rises above the high desert floor, dominating a landscape defined by the complex water systems and volcanic geography of Harney County. This 2014 survey illustrates the stark transition from the flat Sage Hen Valley in the north to the dramatic escarpments of Wrights Point and Savage Grade. The area’s ranching and agricultural heritage is evidenced by irrigation works such as the Big Red S Canal and Campbell Reservoir, which divert water from the West Fork Silvies River and Sage Hen Cr. Rural life is centered around the small community of Sunset Valley and several named access points like Island Ranch Ln. From the cattle-path geography near Weaver Spring to the winding course of McGee Slough, this map provides a precise look at how topography and water management dictate movement and settlement in the Oregon interior.