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2020 Map of Rincon Flat

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Rincon Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Pueblo Mountains dominate the eastern edge of this high-desert landscape in Harney County, where the terrain drops sharply toward the expanse of Rincon Flat. This area is defined by its seasonal hydrology, where drainage systems like Rincon Cr and Long Hollow Cr carve through the basin. Strategic water management is evident in the presence of the Box-Canyon Reservoir and Dip Spring Reservoir, which serve as critical nodes in an otherwise arid environment.

Travelers and land managers likely utilized the natural corridor of Domingo Pass to navigate the ridge lines. The map reveals a network of vital water sources scattered across the slopes and flats, including Deer Spring, Bear Dog Spring, and Desert Bog Spring. These named springs and the deep incision of Box Canyon illustrate the geological processes and limited water resources that have shaped land use in this part of southeastern Oregon.