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2014 Map of Johnny Creek SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Sheepshead Mountains define this high-desert landscape in southeastern Oregon, where the boundary between Harney and Malheur Counties cuts through a series of significant volcanic uplands. The terrain is marked by distinctive flat-topped landmarks like Table Mtn, which is surrounded by several catchments including N Table Mountain Reservoir and W Table Mountain Reservoir. This area is part of a complex system of rangeland water management, characterized by numerous small reservoirs and named springs that sustain life in the arid basin.

Strategic water sources such as Antelope Spring Number Three and Pouge Holes Spring are scattered across the slopes, while the lower elevations are carved by the dramatic Mickey Canyon. Transport through this remote territory is facilitated by few improved routes, primarily Three Forks Reservoir Rd and Wildcat Creek Rd, which provide access to the broader Horse Basin and the scattered livestock watering sites.