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2014 Map of Potato Hills

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Potato Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Potato Hills rise as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of Harney County, illustrating the delicate management of water in an arid environment. The map details an extensive network of seasonal water bodies and catchments, including North Sheep Lake, Sheep Lake, Lamb Lake, and Brush Lake. Man-made efforts to control this resource are evident in the presence of Potato Hill Reservoir, Roadside Reservoir, and the Sheep Ditch.

Modern transportation is anchored by Us-20, which cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle, while unpaved routes like Bulger Creek Rd and Ranch-Wagontire Rd provide access to the interior. The land is organized into township and range sections, such as t23s r24e, reflecting the systematic surveying of Oregon's open country. The isolated North Gap Waterhole and the terrain feature simply marked as Gap further emphasize the specialized vocabulary of this cattle-ranching and range territory.