2014 Map of Oakerman Lakes

About this map

Oakerman Lakes and the surrounding high desert terrain define this landscape in Harney County, situated just south of the Ochoco National Forest boundary. The map reveals a sophisticated water management system for this arid region, featuring names like Zoglmann Reservoir, Upper Rock Quarry Canyon Reservoir, and the seasonal flow of Silver Creek. The presence of Maude Oakerman Spring and Oakerman Butte suggests the long-standing influence of the Oakerman family on the local geography. Human passage through this area is anchored by Us-20 and the gravel path of Riley Market Ln, while the natural drainage patterns of Gumboot Canyon and Rock Quarry Canyon carve through the sagebrush flats. This survey provides a precise look at the township and range boundaries that organized these remote ranchlands in the early 21st century.