2011 Map of Ninemile Slough

About this map

Harney Valley defines this high-desert landscape in Harney County, characterized by a complex network of seasonal water channels and rural ranching infrastructure. The primary drainage of Ninemile Slough meanders across the territory, illustrating the intermittent hydrology of this Great Basin region. Human presence is centered on agricultural operations like the Reed Ranch in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map details a grid of utilitarian access roads and lanes, including Lawen-Harney Rd and Rattlesnake Rd, which connect isolated homesteads and grazing lands. These features provide a look at the land management patterns in eastern Oregon during the early 21st century, where large-scale ranching and natural watercourses dictate the layout of the landscape.