2011 Map of Dry Valley Rim

About this map

Boyce Ranch stands as a primary point of human activity in this sparsely developed landscape within Harney County. The area is defined by the significant geographic rise of the Dry Valley Rim, which overlooks the expanse of Dry Valley. This 2011 survey reveals a landscape dependent on a handful of unpaved routes, such as Dry Valley Rd and E Dry Valley Rd, to navigate the high desert terrain. Water sources are rare in this environment, with Juniper Creek providing one of the few named hydrological features in the region. The map captures the intersection of ranching infrastructure and the natural topography of southeastern Oregon at the start of the 21st century.