2014 Map of Keg Springs Valley East

About this map

Keg Springs Valley defines this high-desert basin in Harney County, where a complex network of water management features reveals the importance of ranching and irrigation in this arid landscape. Numerous man-made water sources, such as Lower Herlihy Reservoir, Upper Hawkins Reservoir, and Oscar Reservoir Number 4429, are situated across the terrain to capture seasonal runoff. These features, along with natural points like Davies Spring and Downs Lake, support a landscape largely devoid of permanent settlements but rich in named landmarks. The drainage of Jackass Cr and its southern fork cut through the eastern portion of the survey, while Barneys Butte stands as a prominent topographical marker to the southwest. Transport is limited to rugged tracks like Foster Lake Rd and Jack Mountain Rd, which provide access to this isolated portion of the Oregon desert.