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2011 Map of Northwest Harney Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Northwest 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 arid lowlands of Harney Valley define this portion of the Great Basin as it appeared in the early 21st century. The landscape is marked by the careful management of water in a high-desert environment, evidenced by the Saint Clair Canal and the course of Silver Creek as they navigate toward the lake bed. This topography reflects the intersection of natural drainage and human engineering required to sustain life and agriculture in such an environment.

Elevations rise above the valley floor at Freeman Butte and along the slopes of Brown Canyon. To the north, the terrain transitions toward Beshell Grade and Sand Hollow, while the southwest is occupied by the distinct basin of Warm Springs Valley. Transport in this sparsely settled region relies on a few primary routes, most notably Double O Rd and S Harney Rd, which provide access through the open flats.