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2014 Map of Fish Fin Rim

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Fish Fin Rim
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Fish Fin Rim and the massive prominence of Big Fish Fin dominate this high-desert landscape in the southeastern reaches of Oregon. The topography is defined by sharp escarpments and remote basins, characteristic of the northern Great Basin. A rare sign of early transit across this arid terrain is the Old Military Rd, which cuts diagonally through the northern sections of the township.

Water sources are vital landmarks in this environment, represented here by scattered catchments such as Rimrock Waterhole, Bench Top Waterhole, and Three Lakes Waterhole. To the northeast, the land descends into the Catlow Valley, while the southeastern corner is marked by the dry bed of Coyote Lake. This map provides a clear record of the specialized infrastructure required for ranching and travel in a region where geography dictates the placement of roads and resources.