
The high desert landscape of Harney County is defined by its critical water sources and rugged topography, as seen in this portion of the Ochoco National Forest. Named landmarks like Oakerman Butte and the Oakerman Lakes suggest the enduring legacy of early ranching families in this region. The reliance on water management in an arid climate is evident through several engineered features, including Zoglmann Reservoir and the Upper Rock Quarry Canyon Reservoir, which capture seasonal flows from drainages like Virginia Cr and Silver Cr.
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1955 · Burns
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Burns
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Burns
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1979 · Moon Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Capehart Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Palomino Buttes
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Sage Hen Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Egypt Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Oakerman Lakes
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Holmes Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000