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2017 Map of Poison Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Poison Springs and the nearby Shepherd Spring define the character of this high-desert landscape in Harney County, where water sources have long dictated the movement of livestock and wildlife. The 2017 terrain is marked by seasonal drainages such as Kiger Cr and Little Kiger Cr, which flow through a region deeply tied to ranching traditions. This heritage is underscored by the presence of The Lambing Ground, a named feature that points to the area's history as a critical site for sheep herding operations.

Water management for cattle and sheep is further evidenced by the Wood Camp Reservoir and Waterhole Spring. The network of creeks including Smyth Cr, Cucamonga Cr, and Drake Cr create a complex system of draws and ridges. This map captures the remote character of southeastern Oregon, where the Public Land Survey System grids—such as t30s r34e—impose order on a landscape of steep canyons and natural springs.