2023 Map of Krumbo Ridge

About this map

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge encompasses the western edge of this terrain, where the high desert landscape meets the intricate water systems of the Harney Basin. The map is defined by the prominent Krumbo Ridge and Krumbo Mountain, which overlook a network of seasonal watercourses and man-made catchments. Cattle ranching and water management history are evident through features like the Section Nineteen Reservoir and the Bird Fence Reservoir Number One, alongside Whiskey Creek and McCoy Creek. These water sources are vital in the arid environment of Diamond Valley. Remote trackways like Moon Hill Rd provide the only land access through this section of southeastern Oregon, connecting isolated points like Krumbo Springs and the Moon Hill Lakebed. The high density of named seeps and reservoirs illustrates the critical importance of water rights and management in this high-altitude cattle country.