2020 Map of South Fork Reservoir

About this map

The S Fork Malheur River winds through this high desert region of Harney County, defining a landscape shaped by water management and ranching infrastructure. Arid basins and volcanic features like Red Mtn are surrounded by an extensive network of small-scale impoundments, including Red Hen Reservoir, Jewell Reservoir, and the South Fork Waterhole. This reliance on collected water is further evidenced by the Browns Feed Canal leading into Browns Reservoir. Transportation across this remote terrain is anchored by Crane Blvd, which intersects with local ranching routes such as Malheur Cave Rd and Norman Ranch RD. From the heights of Barren Valley to the lowlands of Big Gulch, the map reveals a modern ranching environment where every drainage is utilized for livestock and land management.