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2017 Map of Pole Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Trout Creek Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in southeastern Harney County, where water management is central to the local geography. Numerous small-scale reservoirs and named springs indicate a long-standing reliance on reliable water sources for ranching operations. Features such as Stewart Reservoir Number 1, Lonely Reservoir, and Stoney Spring Reservoir are positioned along the drainages of Little Trout Cr and Big Trout Cr.

Deep canyons and high ridges define the terrain, with Rosebriar Canyon and Pole Canyon cutting through the complex topography. Access is provided primarily by Whitehorse Ranch Rd, which connects this remote interior to the larger regional cattle ranching network. The map also identifies specific local markers like Sheep Camp Spring and Pole Patch Springs, which provide critical context for land use and movement through this part of the Oregon high desert.