2011 Map of Irish Lake

About this map

Irish Lake and the surrounding high desert of Harney County are defined by a sophisticated system of water management in a region where every drop is counted. At the turn of the 21st century, the landscape is dotted with essential ranching infrastructure like Company Trough and Bailey Waterhole, alongside larger storage features such as Bed Ground Reservoir and Horse Creek Reservoir. The presence of the M S Davies Ranch underscores the area's continued use for livestock, while the Warm Springs Canal and the Donner und Blitzen River provide the primary hydraulic backbone for the eastern portion of the quadrangle. Geographic curiosities like Hole in the Ground and the steep terrain of Hoghouse Canyon break the desert expanse, offering landmarks for those navigating the network of primitive routes like Jack Mountain Rd and Center Patrol Rd.