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2023 Map of Roaring Springs SE

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Roaring Springs SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Donner und Blitzen Wild and Scenic River carves through the high desert landscape of southeastern Harney County, illustrating a protected waterway defined by its sharp elevation changes. This region is dominated by the Steens Mountain Wilderness, where the terrain drops precipitously at Catlow Rim. The map documents a rugged drainage network including Threemile Creek, Home Creek, and Dry Creek, alongside isolated water sources like Three Springs.

Human activity is sparse and strictly utility-oriented, represented primarily by unpaved access routes such as Lauserica Rd and Lower Crossing Rd. These roads provide the only reliable movement through the complex topography of the Steens Mountain foothills, where land management boundaries intersect at the Donner und Blitzen River. The map is a critical record of this high-altitude ecosystem, showing the proximity of critical water features to the steep western slopes.