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2014 Map of Juniper Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Steens Mtn dominates this high-desert landscape in southeastern Oregon, where the eastern slopes descend toward the Alvord Valley. This 2014 survey documents a complex system of ephemeral water bodies and springs that define the local hydrology. Notable features include the eponymous Juniper Lake, as well as Fifteen Cent Lake, Squaw Lake, Heath Lake, and South Lake. These basins, along with Pollock Reservoir, suggest the importance of seasonal water management in this arid region.

Transportation is centered on E Steens Rd, which traverses the varied terrain of t30s r35e and t31s r36e. The presence of Neal Spring and Negro Springs further illustrates the scattered water sources that have long dictated movement and land use in this part of Harney County. The map provides a detailed view of the drainage patterns through Squaw Cr and Heath Cr, reflecting the natural environmental constraints of the Oregon high desert.