2020 Map of Juniper Lake

About this map

Steens Mtn dominates the western topography of this Harney County quadrangle, where the high desert landscape is defined by its scattered water sources and rugged relief. This survey records a system of drainages and seasonal basins, notably Juniper Lake and Ten-Cent Lake, which serve as critical landmarks in an arid environment. The presence of named water features like Neal Spring and Negro Springs indicates the vital importance of reliable water to the region's history of ranching and transit. These springs, alongside Heath Cr and Squaw Cr, dictate the movement and settlement patterns across the sagebrush-covered terrain. Human infrastructure is primarily represented by the Fields-Denio Rd and E Steens Rd, connecting the remote southern Oregon basins. To the southeast, the Pollock Reservoir further illustrates the management of water resources in this high-altitude corner of the state.