2011 Map of Fields Basin

About this map

Fields Basin and the surrounding high desert of Harney County are defined by a complex network of ephemeral water sources and topographic landmarks. This high-altitude landscape is dotted with numerous stock ponds and water management features including Eightmile Reservoir, Sidehill Reservoir, and Middle Reservoir, illustrating the critical role of water rights and livestock grazing in the region. The map reveals the dramatic elevation changes of the area, punctuated by Mahogany Rim and Mahogany Point in the south, which overlook the Box Canyon Creek drainage.