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2011 Map of Hughet Valley

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hughet Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hughet Valley serves as a remote hub of ranching activity in Harney County, characterized by a series of family-named livestock operations and water management features. The landscape is dotted with established homesteads including Ramsey Ranch, Campbell Ranch, and Dunn Ranch, illustrating the enduring legacy of high-desert ranching in the region. These operations are supported by an intricate network of springs and man-made catchments like Gunther Reservoir and Emigrant Reservoir.

The area's rugged topography is defined by deep cuts such as Dead Mule Canyon and Deer Cave Canyon, while the local economy is further evidenced by industrial arteries like Hines Logging Rd. Water sources such as Blue Creek Spring and Roaring Spring provide critical resources in this arid environment, marking significant points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing land use patterns in central Oregon.