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2014 Map of Moon Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Silver Creek Valley serves as the central corridor for this arid landscape in Harney County, where seasonal water management is defined by a network of catchments and natural basins. The hydrology of the region is anchored by Moon Reservoir, with numerous smaller features like Antelope Reservoir, Horseshoe Reservoir, and Stinking Lake Reservoir scattered across the basin floors. These names, along with the curious Homestead Hole, point to the historic importance of water access for ranching and settlement in the high desert.

Elevated terrain features like Battleground Buttes and the long stretch of Coyote Rim provide significant relief against the flat valley bottoms. The presence of Traps Springs and various lakes, including Rock Lake and Wildhorse Lake, illustrates a complex drainage system where Silver Creek navigates through varied townships. This 2014 survey documents the topographical character of a sparsely populated ranching territory defined by its rimrock and vital water holes.