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2017 Map of Murphy Waterholes NE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Murphy Waterholes NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rock Cr Reservoir serves as a central hydrological point in this high-desert region of Harney County, where water management is vital to the local landscape. The map details the transition from the wide floor of Catlow Valley into more varied terrain defined by features like Buckhorn Canyon. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring character of the Oregon outback, where life and transit are dictated by the presence of intermittent water sources such as Oreana Waterhole.

Surface infrastructure is minimal, centered around the intersection of Frenchglen Rd and Rock Creek Ln, highlighting the area's isolation. The course of Rock Cr cuts through the basin, illustrating the drainage patterns that define the eastern side of the Harney-Lake County line. For those studying public land use or desert topography, the map provides precise section lines and elevation data for this sparsely populated portion of the state.