2014 Map of Murphy Waterholes NE

About this map

Rock Cr Reservoir serves as a central hydrological landmark in this high-desert region of the Great Basin, where the management of scarce water resources defines the land use. Situated at the western edge of the expansive Catlow Valley, the terrain is marked by the sharp incision of Buckhorn Canyon and the seasonal flow of Rock Cr. The map documents the remote infrastructure of Harney County, including the Oreana Waterhole, which highlights the historical and ongoing importance of specific water points for livestock and wildlife in this arid environment. The road network is sparse, centered on Frenchglen Rd and Rock Creek Ln, tracing the paths that connect these isolated water sources across the township lines of the Oregon desert.