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2011 Map of Roaring Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Roaring Springs Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Harney County, illustrating the enduring agricultural and ranching footprint in southeastern Oregon. The geography is defined by significant drainage systems, notably Roaring Springs Creek and the seasonally intermittent Dry Creek, which carve through the volcanic plateau. These waters feed into the namesake Roaring Springs, providing a vital oasis in an otherwise arid environment.

Logistics and transit across this remote terrain are facilitated by the Steens Mountain Loop road, which traverses the western portion of the map. Local infrastructure is sparse but specialized, featuring the Roaring Springs Ranch Airstrip for aerial access and the outlying Bald Headed Camp. The topography is further marked by dramatic elevation changes in Kueny Canyon, Black Canyon, and Roaring Springs Canyon, while the northern reaches include the Island Reservoir.