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1967 Map of Roaring Springs

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Roaring Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Roaring Springs Ranch sits at the base of the dramatic Rim in Harney County, representing a significant outpost in the high desert landscape of southeastern Oregon. The topography is dominated by the massive eastern rise of Steens Mountain, which gives way to the deep basin of the Catlow Valley. This 1967 field-checked survey illustrates a land defined by its water sources and livestock infrastructure, featuring the eponymous Roaring Springs and the Island Reservoir tucked within Solomon Canyon.

Remote encampments and high-altitude geography characterize the era, with Bald Headed Camp positioned along the mountain slopes and a network of primitive transportation including a Landing Strip and various Jeep Trails. The complex drainage patterns of Kueny Black Canyon and Burnt Car Canyon highlight the erosive forces that shaped this territory, while numerous fence lines indicate the active ranching boundaries of the mid-20th century.