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1984 Map of Rawhide Canyon

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Rawhide Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Boyce Cabin serves as a lone human marker in this high-desert landscape of Harney County, where water sources dictate the geography of the range. The terrain is defined by deep cuts such as Rawhide Canyon and Antelope Canyon, which channel seasonal flows across the volcanic plateau. Named water features like Rawhide Spring, Mule Springs, and Joe Waterhole highlight the critical infrastructure required for livestock and survival in this arid environment.

The presence of Jones Reservoir and small bodies of water like Paradise Lake and Sunset Lake indicate managed water resources on the sagebrush steppe. To the south, Juniper Ridge rises above Mule Springs Valley, offering a look at the topographical diversity of the Great Basin. This 1980s-era survey documents the enduring spatial patterns of the Oregon outback, where remote landmarks and springs remain the primary reference points for land management and local history.