2011 Map of Palomino Buttes

About this map

Silver Creek flows through the southwestern corner of this Harney County landscape, anchoring a terrain defined by high desert basins and volcanic ridges. The map reveals an intricate network of water management essential to the high desert, featuring remote catchments like Snow Storm Reservoir, Fay Canyon Reservoir, and the Palomino Rim Reservoir. Transportation across this expansive territory is marked by historic pathways such as the Cote Grade and Ferry Grade, which navigate the elevation changes between Warm Springs Valley and the Palomino Rim. The nomenclature of the area, including Lone Rabbit Water Hole and Obiaque Water Hole, reflects a history deeply tied to the search for reliable water sources for livestock and travelers in the Oregon interior. Significant landmarks such as Palomino Buttes and Grassy Butte provide vertical orientation across the open range.