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2014 Map of Palomino Buttes

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Palomino Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Palomino Buttes rise above a landscape defined by volcanic landforms and an intricate network of seasonal water catchments in this high-desert portion of Harney County. The topography is dominated by the Palomino Rim, where the Palomino Grade marks a distinct elevation change leading toward the broader Warm Springs Valley. In this arid environment, water management is the primary human imprint on the land, evidenced by the numerous reservoirs such as Snow Storm Reservoir, Bunch Grass Reservoir, and Fay Canyon Reservoir.

Transport through this isolated region is anchored by OO Ranch Rd, which provides access to the scattered water holes and basins like Lone Rabbit Water Hole and Cote Lake. The presence of Silver Creek at the southwestern edge indicates the natural drainage patterns that sustain the local ranching economy, while features like Grassy Butte and Wildhorse Lake serve as essential geographic anchors in an otherwise expansive and open terrain.