2011 Map of Oakerman Lakes

About this map

Oakerman Lakes and the surrounding high desert terrain of Harney County are defined by a network of drainage canyons and managed water resources in this 2011 survey. The landscape is marked by landforms bearing the names of local figures, such as Maude Oakerman Spring and Dick Miller Canyon, suggesting a history of early ranching and homesteading in this corner of Oregon. Water management is a primary feature of the area, evidenced by the Zoglmann Reservoir and the Upper Rock Quarry Canyon Reservoir, which capture seasonal runoff from Virginia Creek and Silver Creek. The presence of Spud Farm Rd and Market Rd indicates the persistent agricultural utility of this arid region, where topographic features like Oakerman Butte provide prominent landmarks across the basin.