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2011 Map of Potato Hills

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Potato Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Potato Hills rise above the high desert landscape of Harney County, Oregon, during a period of modern ranching and resource management. This terrain is defined by its strategic water points, essential for livestock and local wildlife in an arid environment. Named features such as North Gap Waterhole and Horsehead Spring reveal the historical importance of natural water sources, while the presence of Potato Hill Reservoir, Lone Duck Reservoir, and Roadside Reservoir indicates more contemporary efforts to manage the watershed.

Remote roads like Gap Ranch-Wagontire Rd and Bulger Creek Rd cut across the landscape, providing access to landmarks like Juniper Ridge and the broad Sand Flat. Ephemeral lakes such as Cecil Lake and Lamb Lake characterize the local drainage patterns, appearing on this 2011 survey as focal points within the open range. The map documents the enduring ranching character of this eastern Oregon region, where geography is often marked by the names of those who first managed its scarce resources.