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2014 Map of Horse Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Horse Ridge dominates the topography of this central Oregon landscape, rising above the surrounding high desert plains southeast of Bend. The ridgeline serves as a significant natural barrier, with the Horse Ridge Summit marking its highest elevation. To the west, the volcanic influence of the region is evident with the proximity of Newberry Volcano and the protected lands of the Deschutes National Forest. The map details a network of forest and desert roads, such as China Hat Rd and Ford Rd, which navigate the transitions between the elevated ridge and lower-lying basins.

Stookey Flat and Golden Basin occupy the depressions within the volcanic terrain, while the ephemeral Dry River drainage cuts through the northern sections of the map. Modern transportation is represented by Us-20, which winds through the gap in the ridge, connecting this desert reach to the Millican Valley. This survey provides a clear look at the intersection of public forest lands and the open range before the turn of the 21st century.