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2011 Map of Northeast Harney Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Northeast Harney Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Harney Lake and the southeastern reaches of the Harney Valley dominate this High Desert landscape in Harney County. The map details a transition from the seasonal waters of the basin to the more elevated terrain near Dog Mountain to the north. Settlement is sparse, defined by agricultural outposts and rural junctions like Jones Ranch and the small locality of Loma.

A network of gravel and primitive roads, including Double O Rd and Burns Narrows Rd, provides the primary access through these arid flats. The presence of Mud Lake adjacent to Harney Lake illustrates the complex hydrology of this endorheic basin, where water levels fluctuate across the Sunset Valley. This survey captures the rural infrastructure supporting the region's ranching heritage, providing a clear record of land use and water features.