2014 Map of Poison Creek Slough

About this map

East Fork Silvies River meanders through this Harney County landscape, defining a complex network of waterways that once supported the region's agricultural development. The terrain is characterized by numerous seasonal channels and bypasses, including Poison Creek Slough, Embree Slough, and Foley Slough, which weave between historical township boundaries. Aviation history is centered at the Burns Municipal Airport, a prominent landmark situated just north of the junction of Or-78 and Airport Lane. To the north, the elevation rises toward Sand Hill, providing a geographic anchor overlooking the flatter basin where the Upper Hanley Canal and other irrigation works distribute water across the valley. A grid of rural roads like Old Experiment Road and Rye Grass Lane reflects the organized land use and settlement patterns of this high desert environment.