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2017 Map of Northwest Harney Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Northwest Harney Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Harney Lake and its intricate drainage network dominate this high-desert landscape in Oregon. The complex hydrology of the basin is visible through the Silver Creek drainage and human-engineered water management features like the Saint Clair Canal and Goulden Canal. These waterways suggest a legacy of ranching and irrigation in the Warm Springs Valley, where local access is provided by family and ranch-named routes such as Double O Ranch Rd and Silver Sage Ranch Rd.

Elevated terrain features like Freeman Butte and the rugged descent of Brown Canyon break the basin floor. Transportation across this isolated region follows established paths like the Beshell Grade and Sand Hollow Rd, marking the essential corridors for movement through the Great Basin terrain. The map's detailed topography reveals the delicate balance between the arid plains of Sand Hollow and the vital water resources that sustain the area.