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2023 Map of Duhaime Flat West

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Duhaime Flat West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Duhaime Flat and the surrounding high-desert plateaus of Harney County are defined by their complex drainage systems and sparse water sources. The landscape is deeply incised by Augustine Canyon in the north and Buckhorn Canyon to the south, reflecting the erosional patterns of this arid region. These geological features are interspersed with localized depressions and flats, such as Tucke Flat, which serve as crucial collection points for seasonal moisture.

Survival and travel in this corner of Oregon rely heavily on the few identified springs and man-made water improvements. Small outposts of life center on Buckhorn Spring, Little Mud Spring, and the Mud Spring Reservoir. A network of unpaved paths, including Sand Valley Augustine Rd and Clover Swale Rd, connects these remote water points, tracing the most accessible routes through the canyon country.