2023 Map of Little Juniper Mountain

About this map

Little Juniper Mtn serves as the focal point for this arid high-desert landscape in Harney County, where water is the primary driver of naming and development. The presence of numerous waterholes and reservoirs, such as Walters Lake Waterhole and Settlement Reservoir, underscores the vital importance of seasonal water management for grazing and land use. The terrain is marked by distinctive features like Dobie Flat and the elevations of Horsehead Mtn, connected by a network of rural routes including the Dry Valley Hwy. This area, defined by its canyons and draws like Little Tank Canyon and Wagon Draw, reflects the enduring ranching character of Eastern Oregon. Local history is etched into the landscape through family-named landmarks like Linahan Lake and Brandts Waterhole, while natural water sources like Southside Spring provide the rare points of permanence in a territory otherwise reliant on man-made reservoirs.