2020 Map of Dunnean

About this map

Dunnean sits in a high-desert landscape of Harney County, where the hydrology of the High Desert is clearly defined by seasonal drainages and vital water sources. The S Fork Malheur River winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, joined by the perennial flow of Swamp Cr. Cattle ranching and land management are evident through features like Carey Reservoir and the naming of important water points such as Rock Spring and McEwen Spring. To the north, the terrain rises toward Buck Mtn, while the drainage basins of Coyote Cr and Coleman Cr cut across the landscape. Modern transit is limited to the Crane-Venator Rd, following the natural contours of the river valley in an area where water remains the primary driver of human settlement and land use.