1999 Map of Knox Mountain

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Grant and Harney Counties. The terrain is defined by dramatic peaks and deep drainages, centering on Knox Mountain and Antelope Mountain, the latter topped by the Antelope LO Lookout and an associated communication facility. This environment was shaped by a complex network of seasonal water sources and early livestock management infrastructure. Numerous named springs, including Marksbury Spring, Miller and Jackson Spring, and Moffitt Spring, provide a record of local land use and possible family holdings in a region where water was the primary driver of movement. Evidence of seasonal rangeland activity is clear at Ott Cow Camp, while the presence of the Tamarack Reservoir and Tuck Reservoir indicates intentional water catchment systems designed to sustain life and livestock in the higher elevations.