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2014 Map of Roaring Springs

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Roaring Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Roaring Springs and the surrounding ranching landscape define this portion of Harney County, where the high desert terrain transitions into deep basalt-walled formations. The Catlow Rim stands as a prominent geological boundary, overlooking the broad expanse of Catlow Valley and providing a backdrop for the Roaring Springs Ranch Airport. This area is characterized by seasonal watercourses like Roaring Springs Cr and Dry Cr, which have carved intricate drainage systems such as Roaring Springs Canyon and Kueny Canyon over millennia.

Infrastructure in this remote corner of Oregon is primarily geared toward resource management and navigation, evidenced by the Steens Mountain Loop and Burnt Car Rd. Higher elevations to the northeast contain features like Island Reservoir and the head of Solomon Canyon, illustrating how water is managed in an arid environment. The map details the intersection of modern ranching operations with the enduring natural features of the Great Basin landscape.