
Blitzen Valley defines the western landscape of this Harney County quadrangle, where the Donner und Blitzen River meanders through a low-lying basin. This 2011 survey illustrates a highly managed hydrological environment, marked by the presence of the Busse Canal running parallel to the river's course. The area's infrastructure is largely dedicated to land management and access, featuring long, straight corridors such as Center Patrol Rd and Sodhouse Ln. To the north, the Narrows-Princeton Rd cuts across the terrain, connecting this isolated section of Oregon's high desert. The map captures the specialized road network and water control systems used to navigate and maintain the expansive valley floor.
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1955 · Burns
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Burns
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Burns
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Lawen
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1960 · Crane
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1967 · Coyote Buttes
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Jackass Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Jackass Butte NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Barton Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Diamond Swamp
USGS Topo · 1:24,000