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2014 Map of McCoy Ridge

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of McCoy Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

McCoy Ridge stands as the dominant topographical feature in this high-desert landscape within Harney County, characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and numerous small water catchments. The distribution of water resources such as Middle Reservoir, Witzel Reservoir, and Sagehen Reservoir indicates a landscape historically managed for livestock or wildlife, where reliable water sources are critical for survival. Many of these reservoirs are fed by ephemeral streams including Little Bridge Cr and Big Bridge Cr.

Named landmarks like Ham Brown Lake and Gil Thompson Reservoir suggest the legacy of local ranching families and early settlers who established infrastructure in these remote canyons. From the northern reach of Webb Canyon to the southern Corral Cr, the map documents a terrain where geography dictates movement and land use. Isolated water points like Willow Spring and Mud Spring provide specific reference points for researchers tracing historical land boundaries or grazing patterns in this part of southeastern Oregon.