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2020 Map of Holmes Canyon

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Holmes Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Ochoco National Forest defines the character of this Harney County landscape, where complex topography and water management systems reflect the region's ranching and timber heritage. The terrain is marked by a series of prominent drainages, including Holmes Canyon, Winslow Canyon, and Pine Spring Canyon, which descend from ridges like Sundown Ridge and Elliott Ridge. A significant network of small reservoirs, such as Rocky Road Reservoir and West Bassout Reservoir, are distributed across the high ground to support local needs, often near landmarks like Bald Butte.

Logistics and transport are anchored by the Hines Logging Rd and Horton Mill Rd, which navigate the elevation changes alongside the primary Burns-Izee Rd. These routes trace the historical movement of resources through the basin. The map reveals a high concentration of water features for a dry climate, including Lumsden Spring, Horse Spring, and Sagadore Spring, essential points for anyone tracing the land use and hydrology of this remote Oregon interior.