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2011 Map of Malheur Lake East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Malheur Lake East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Malheur Lake and the eastern reaches of the Harney Valley dominate this high-desert basin landscape during the early 21st century. This region of Harney County is defined by its complex hydrology, where the fluctuating shoreline of the lake gives way to landforms like Pelican Island and the meandering Malheur Slough. The intricate network of wetlands and seasonal water bodies reflects the delicate environmental balance characteristic of the Oregon outback.

To the south, the topography rises toward distinct volcanic features, including Black Butte and the adjacent Black Butte Ridge. Human activity in this sparsely populated area is traced by early thoroughfares like the Narrows-Princeton Rd and Lava Beds Rd, which navigate the gap between the lakebed and the rising rocky terrain. These roads provide a window into the rural connectivity required in a landscape where water and geology dictate the path of travel.