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2023 Map of New Princeton

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of New Princeton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

New Princeton sits at a crossroads in the high desert of Harney County, where Crane Blvd and Lava Bed Rd converge. This landscape is defined by its distinct volcanic and alluvial landforms, including the prominent rise of Hatt Butte and the plateau of Beaver Tables. The presence of the Windy Point Cem near the landmark of Windy Point offers a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing early families in this corner of southeastern Oregon.

Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the Oron Thompson Reservoir and the drainage through Malheur Gap. Roads like Diamond Loop Rd and Narrows-Princeton RD provide access across the townships, connecting the scattered topographic features like Pelican Point and the cattle country of Long Hollow. The map reveals a transition between flat valley floors and the rimrock and buttes that characterize the Great Basin periphery.