2023 Map of Lake on the Trail

About this map

Big Stick Creek meanders through this portion of Harney County, defining a landscape of high desert drainage and seasonal waterflow. The terrain is marked by significant topographical relief, notably at Black Canyon in the southeastern quadrant. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a region largely defined by the Public Land Survey System, showing the intersections of townships T25S, T26S, and T27S. The primary arterial route through this arid expanse is Big Stick Rd, which follows the natural contours of the ridges and basins. The map illustrates a contemporary view of the high plateau, where isolated wetlands and intermittent streams dictate the movement of both water and travel across the open range.