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2023 Map of Robbers Roost

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Robbers Roost and the dramatic drop of the Catlow Rim define this high-desert landscape in Harney County. The area is characterized by a sophisticated network of water management, essential for ranching and survival in the arid Basque Hills region. Numerous specialized catchments, including Holmes Reservoir Number Two, Whiskey Canyon Spring Reservoir, and Roux Spring Reservoir, are scattered across the terrain, indicating the importance of every drainage point.

Ephemeral watercourses like Long Hollow Creek and Box Canyon Creek wind through deep cuts such as Funnel Canyon and Deadman Canyon. Named landmarks like Raz Lewis Flat and Lone Mtn provide points of orientation for those navigating the open range. The presence of these reservoirs and springs, many bearing family or local names, highlights a history of land use centered on water access in this remote corner of Oregon.