2014 Map of Square Mountain

About this map

Catlow Valley dominates this high-desert landscape in southeastern Oregon, where water management is the primary signature of human activity. The map reveals a network of essential resources for ranching and wildlife, including the Stockwater Ditch, Pueblo Reservoir, and several vital springs like Lee Morris Spring and Catlow Spring. The elevation changes are dramatic, rising from the valley floor to the prominent Square Mountain and the sweeping Catlow Rim. Historical land use is further evidenced by named landmarks such as McDade Cache and Raz Lewis Flat, suggesting a history of early homesteading and resource storage in a demanding environment. To the south, the Basque Hills nod to the region's cultural heritage of sheep ranching, while Slickey Lake serves as a stark visual marker of the basin's intermittent hydrology.