2020 Map of Robbers Roost

About this map

Robbers Roost sits at the edge of a high-desert landscape in Harney County, defined by its critical water sources and striking geological formations. The area's reliance on water management is evident through numerous collection points such as Funnel Canyon Reservoir, Oreana Reservoir, and Whiskey Canyon Spring Reservoir. These man-made features support livestock and wildlife in a region marked by the dramatic elevation change of the Catlow Rim and the Basque Hills. To the south, individual water sources like Roux Spring and Holmes Spring provide reliable points in the terrain near Lone Mtn. The map traces several drainages including Box Canyon Cr and Long Hollow Cr, which carve through the canyons and flats like Raz Lewis Flat, illustrating the remote and functional nature of this high-plateau environment.