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2023 Map of McCoy Ridge

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of McCoy Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Steens Mountain Wilderness dominates the southern reaches of this Harney County landscape, where the rugged terrain of Steens Mountain gives way to a complex network of high-elevation water management. The map reveals a land defined by its hydrology, centered on the prominent McCoy Ridge and Moon Hill. Dozens of springs and reservoirs, including Knob Spring Reservoir and Antelope Reservoir, point to a history of pastoral land use and water storage in this arid environment.

Drainages such as Dry Krumbo Creek, Big Fir Creek, and Little Bridge Creek carve through the topography, illustrating the natural flow patterns toward larger catchments like Thompson Reservoir. High-country landmarks like Ham Brown Lake and the winding Steens Mountain Loop road provide essential orientation for researchers tracking the physical development and conservation history of this remote Oregon range.