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2017 Map of Palomino Buttes

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Palomino Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Palomino Buttes and the dramatic basaltic uplift of the Palomino Rim anchor this high-desert landscape in central Harney County. The area is defined by a sophisticated network of water management features, including the Bunch Grass Reservoir, Palomino Rim Reservoir, and Fay Canyon Reservoir, which support life in this arid basin. This 2017 survey reveals the reliance on local topography for water retention, as seen in the clustered water holes like Obiaque Water Hole and Long Rabbit Water Hole.

The southwestern portion of the sheet opens into the Warm Springs Valley, where Silver Creek feeds into wetland environments such as Cote Slough and Cote Lake. Evidence of ranching and land use is found along the Double O Ranch Rd and the crossing at Palomino Grade. This map provides a clear record of the intersection between geologic features like Grassy Butte and the essential man-made hydrology required for high-desert habitation.