1984 Map of Little Juniper Mountain

About this map

Little Juniper Mountain dominates this high-desert landscape in Harney County, characterized by a complex network of seasonal water sources and ranching infrastructure. The map reveals the vital importance of water management in this arid region, documented through numerous named waterholes and reservoirs such as Brandts Waterhole, Hutton Waterhole, and Five Corners Reservoir. Human habitation is sparse, marked primarily by isolated structures like McDaniels Cabin and the site of Jerrys Homestead Reservoir. The terrain is defined by dry drainages and flats, including Dobie Flat, Wagon Draw, and the curiously named Smoke Out Canyon. This 1984 survey captures the area as it was managed for grazing, with 4WD tracks and unimproved roads providing the only access to remote points like Little Juniper Well and Stovepipe Reservoir.