2024 Map of Selle Gap

About this map

Warm Springs Reservoir defines the southwestern corner of this landscape, marking a vital water source in the arid high desert of the Harney and Malheur County border region. The terrain is characterized by isolated volcanic features and basins, most notably Black Butte in the north and the prominent Twin Knolls to the southeast. Water management is a central theme of the geography, with numerous named catchments such as Williams Charco, Selle Gap Reservoir, and Lake Bed Waterhole scattered across the sagebrush-covered plains of Wheeler Flat and Juniper Basin. These features, along with names like Little Selle Gap, illustrate a land adapted for ranching and resource management. Transportation across this remote area is limited to rugged tracks like the Juntura-Riverside Rd and China Creek Rd, which provide access to the various springs and gulches that sustain local life.