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2020 Map of Lambing Canyon

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Lambing Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Lambing Canyon and the surrounding high desert of Harney County are defined by a network of seasonal water catchments and topographical landmarks essential to the region's ranching history. The landscape is dotted with critical water sources like Louies Draw Reservoir and Marys Lake, alongside natural features such as Summit Springs. These points of interest reflect the ongoing human effort to manage water in an arid environment.

The presence of named routes like Juniper Grade and the Fields-Denio Rd illustrates the remote connectivity of southeastern Oregon, where roads follow the contours of the land toward Alvord Valley. Between the elevations of Neals Hill and the broad expanses of Orejano Flat and Burnt Flat, the map reveals a terrain where geography dictates the placement of every fence line and reservoir, such as Quail Cr Reservoir and its northern counterpart, North Quail Cr Reservoir.