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1973 Map of Mahon Creek

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Mahon Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Stinkingwater Mountains and Crane Creek Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Harney County. In the early 1970s, the region's ranching economy and water management are clearly visible through an extensive network of reservoirs, including Crane Creek Reservoir, Rector Reservoir, and Mahon Creek Reservoir. These man-made features, alongside numerous springs like Riley Spring and Devine Flat Springs, emphasize the vital role of water in this arid environment.

Transportation is primarily defined by a web of Jeep Trails that navigate the terrain between Laton Point and the Crowcamp Mountain heights. The presence of a Landing Strip and a Radio Facility near Curtis Creek suggests the area's role as a remote hub for land management or aviation. Local landmarks such as Ritterbusch Flat and Box Canyon provide specific points of interest for those tracing family ties to the cattle-ranching heritage of eastern Oregon.