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2023 Map of Hawks Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Hawks Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Hawks Mtn and Acty Mtn dominate this high-desert landscape in Harney County, where the scarcity of water is reflected in the numerous named catchment points. These features, such as Horn Waterhole, Lone Jack Waterhole, and Billfold Waterhole, indicate the critical infrastructure required for livestock and survival in this arid region. The terrain is characterized by broad basins like Hawks Valley and isolated peaks like Lone Mtn, providing a clear view of the complex topography before reaching the southern flats of Hawksy Walksy.

Transportation through this high country is limited to rugged tracks including Ackley Camp Rd and Oregon End Table Rd, which connect remote springs and caches. Features like Scotts Cache Spring and Whittis Cache Spring suggest historical supply points for early travelers or ranchers navigating the northern Harney terrain. The presence of Dry Lake Waterhole further emphasizes the seasonal and ephemeral nature of water sources in this part of Oregon.