2020 Map of Keg Springs Valley East

About this map

Keg Springs Valley defines this high-desert landscape in Harney County, where water management is the primary imprint on the land. A complex network of catchments and reservoirs, such as the tiered Lower Herlihy, Middle Herlihy, and Upper Herlihy systems, illustrates the vital importance of irrigation and livestock watering in this arid region. These man-made features are joined by natural landmarks like Barneys Butte and the intermittent flows of Juniper Creek. The presence of the Foster Lake CCC Rd provides a historical link to New Deal-era infrastructure projects, showing how Civilian Conservation Corps routes continue to facilitate access through the sagebrush. From the Keg Springs Reservoir to the Bend in the Cr Spring Reservoir, the map reveals a terrain where every spring and drainage has been named and harnessed for local utility.