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2014 Map of Robbers Roost

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Robbers Roost and the surrounding high desert of Harney County are defined by a sophisticated network of water management features essential for ranching in this arid environment. The landscape is characterized by prominent geological formations such as Catlow Rim and the Basque Hills, which overlook a series of catchments including Holmes Reservoir Number Two and the Roux Spring Reservoir. These named reservoirs and springs, such as Lone Mountain Spring, reveal how early settlers and ranchers adapted to the terrain by capturing seasonal runoff from drainages like Box Canyon Cr and Long Hollow Cr.

Named landmarks like Raz Lewis Flat and Deadman Canyon provide a window into the human history of the region, reflecting the individuals and events that shaped this corner of Oregon. The map illustrates the careful distribution of water resources, from the Whiskey Canyon Spring Reservoir to the Small Guzzler, showing the infrastructure required to sustain life and livestock across the t39s r32e township and beyond.