2017 Map of Fish Fin Rim

About this map

Old Military Rd cuts across the high desert terrain of Harney County, tracing a historic transit corridor through the southeast Oregon landscape. This 2017 survey reveals an arid environment defined by seasonal water management, where named catchments like Three Lakes Waterhole and Bench Top Waterhole serve as critical landmarks for range management and wildlife. The topographic relief is dominated by the striking basalt formations of Fish Fin Rim and Big Fish Fin, which overlook the northeastern reaches of the Catlow Valley. To the southeast, the bed of Coyote Lake marks a significant low point in the drainage basin. The map reflects a remote ranching and conservation landscape where infrastructure is limited to specialized routes such as D L Spring Rd and Nat For Dev Rd 6176, illustrating the enduring character of the Oregon outback.