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2020 Map of Miranda Flat

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Miranda Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Steens Mtn dominates the northwestern portion of this High Desert landscape, where steep slopes descend toward the expansive Miranda Flat. This 2020 survey illustrates a region defined by its water drainage patterns, with numerous seasonal and perennial flows including Willow Cr, Cottonwood Cr, and Little McCoy Cr carving through the basin. The presence of Big Springs near the mountain's base suggests a vital water source for local livestock and wildlife in an otherwise arid environment.

Surface transportation is focused on north-south corridors like Fields-Denio Rd and E Steens Rd, which follow the natural contours between the mountains and the desert floor. The map highlights the vastness of Big Basin to the east, showing how land survey boundaries like t32s r35e partition this remote section of Harney County. The topography reveals a stark contrast between the high ridges of the mountains and the level stretches of the flats, typical of the Great Basin's basin and range geology.