2014 Map of Harper

About this map

The settlement of Harper serves as the focal point for this high-desert landscape in eastern Oregon, situated near the confluence of Willow Spring Cr and the Malheur River. This 2014 survey documents a complex network of water management essential to the region's ranching economy, including the Harper Southside Canal and the Little Valley Lateral. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, rising from the Harper Basin to prominent landmarks like Hoodoo Ridge and High Point. Human activity is concentrated along the river corridor and the Central Oregon Hwy, where the Cottonwood Creek Ranch Airport stands as a notable waypoint. To the south, a series of staged water resources including Stacey Reservoir Number Two, Stacey Reservoir Number Three, and Stacey Reservoir Number Four illustrate the vital role of irrigation and storage in this arid environment.