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2011 Map of Redess

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Harney Valley defines the core of this landscape, where a complex network of sloughs and river forks converge within the broader Harney Basin. The hydrology is particularly intricate, dominated by the diverging channels of the West Fork Silvies River and East Fork Silvies River, alongside numerous seasonal watercourses like Boat Ford Slough and McRae Slough. This network suggests a land managed for its water resources, supporting the local ranching tradition.

Settlement is sparse and centered on agricultural sites like Redess and Island Ranch. Further south, the prominent rise of Wrights Point overlooks the flat expanses of Sunset Valley. For those researching local history or genealogy, the Sunset Valley Cemetery remains a key landmark at the southern edge of the valley, while named agricultural areas such as Big Red S Field and Little Red S Fields speak to the specific land use patterns of this Oregon interior.