2014 Map of Ninemile Slough

About this map

Harney Valley dominates this high desert landscape, characterized by the winding course of Ninemile Slough as it threads through the basin. The map reveals a highly structured grid of section lines and local roads, many reflecting the naming conventions of rural life such as Rye Grass Ln and Cotton Tail Ln. The northern portion is bisected by the straight trajectory of Us-20, while the southern reaches are marked by the junction of Or-78 and South Harney Rd. Significant for water resource history in this arid region, the map also identifies Bennett Lake in the east. This 2014 survey serves as a detailed record of modern land divisions and drainage patterns in a remote part of Oregon's interior basin.