2020 Map of Lake on the Trail

About this map

Big Stick Cr winds through the high desert terrain of Harney County, Oregon, defining the drainage patterns of this sparsely populated landscape. The geography is characterized by the prominent Black Canyon, where steep contour intervals reveal the complex relief of the Oregon interior. Transportation in this remote area is limited to the single arterial route of Big Stick Rd, which follows the natural contours of the land across multiple townships. This 2020 survey documents the modern state of the public land survey system divisions, including t26s r26e and t26s r27e, illustrating how historical section lines continue to organize this high-altitude basin and range environment.