Loading map...

1981 Map of Juniper Lake

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Juniper Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The high desert landscape of Harney County is defined here by the towering heights of Steens Mountain and the distinct volcanic depressions of the Alvord Basin. This 1981 survey documents a remote ranching environment where water sources like Negro Springs, Neal Spring, and Flowing Wells were essential for survival. Traces of early 20th-century settlement appear at the Ruins near Alberson and the Tudor Barn (Ruins) located along the edge of Tudor Lake.

A network of 4WD tracks connects isolated landmarks such as Juniper Lake Ranch and the Steens Mountain Sch, illustrating the sparse and specialized infrastructure of the Oregon backcountry. The terrain transitions from the steep escarpment of the Steens to the flatter expanses of Oreana Flat, punctuated by intermittent water bodies like Ten Cent Lake and South Lake that fill and recede with the seasons in this arid drainage system.