2020 Map of Red Bank Lakes

About this map

The Red Bank Lakes sit at the center of this high-desert landscape in Harney County, where water management is the primary signature on the land. The presence of numerous named waterholes and reservoirs, such as State Game Reservoir Number Eleven and the Mule Spring Road Waterhole, indicates a region heavily utilized for livestock grazing and wildlife conservation. Significant topographical landmarks like the Dry Valley Rim and Hole in the Ground define the drainage patterns that lead into the basin, while family-named features like Old Jims Lake and the Egan Cabin Waterhole point to the legacy of early ranching and homesteading efforts. The network of primitive routes, including Nasty Flat Rd and Nat For Dev Rd 6155E, provides the only access through the draws and canyons of this remote portion of eastern Oregon.