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2017 Map of Keg Springs Valley East

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Keg Springs Valley East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Keg Springs Valley in Harney County serves as a central landmark for this arid landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of water management features. The topography reveals a history of ranching and resource conservation, marked by named waterholes and reservoirs such as Coyote Reservoir, Lower Herlihy Reservoir, and the Oscar Reservoir Number 4429. High desert drainage is channeled through Jackass Cr and its southern fork, while landmarks like Barneys Butte and Downs Lake provide distinct navigational points in the open terrain.

Transportation through this high-altitude basin is tied to the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps, most notably the Foster Lake CCC Rd. This route, alongside the Jack Mountain Rd, connects the scattered water sources including Keg Springs and Davis Spring. The presence of these named springs and various waterholes like Twin Road Waterhole and Barneys Butte Waterhole highlights the critical importance of reliable water access for livestock and local land use in this part of eastern Oregon.