2014 Map of Southeast Harney Lake

About this map

Harney Lake and the seasonally fluctuating shoreline of Mud Lake dominate this high-desert basin in the early 21st century. The map illustrates a landscape of internal drainage, where water from sources like Lynch Spring and the ephemeral Jackass Cr feeds into terminal basins. This corner of Harney County is defined by its vast alkali flats and geological transitions, notably at Sand Gap and the expansive Weed Lake Flat. Human intervention is minimal in this arid environment, represented primarily by Catlow Rd, which serves as a vital north-south artery through the basin. The survey meticulously delineates the Public Land Survey System grids, including complex half-range adjustments like t27s r29 1/2e, reflecting the historical challenges of surveying this basin's unique topography.