2011 Map of Malheur Lake West

About this map

Malheur Lake and its intricate shoreline dominate this portion of Harney County, revealing a landscape defined by the shifting waters of the High Desert. The drainage patterns of the West Fork Silvies River to the north and the Donner und Blitzen River to the south illustrate the complex hydrology that feeds this terminal lake. This survey documents the persistent presence of established ranching operations on the periphery of the wetlands, including the Sod House Ranch, Campbell Ranch, and Hills Ranch. Further east, the small settlement of Voltage sits near Crows Nest Ranch along the Narrows-Princeton Rd, marking a rare point of human concentration in the vast Blitzen Valley. The map also identifies notable landforms rising from the water and marsh, such as Graves Island and Cole Island.