2024 Map of Murphy Waterholes NE

About this map

Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge occupies the western edge of this map, marking a transition between the high desert plateaus and the lower basin of the Catlow Valley. The landscape is defined by its vital water sources, most notably the Rock Creek Reservoir which captures the flow of Rock Creek as it descends through the local topography. This area of Harney County reveals a sparse but deliberate network of infrastructure, where Frenchglen Rd and Rock Creek Ln provide the primary access to this isolated terrain. Further north, Buckhorn Canyon cuts through the high ground, and the Oreana Waterhole stands as a discrete landmark in the northern range, illustrating the critical importance of specific water points in this arid region of southeastern Oregon.