2020 Map of Square Mountain

About this map

Catlow Valley and the high elevations of the Basque Hills define this high-desert region of Harney County, Oregon. The landscape is characterized by its essential water sources for ranching and livestock, including the Lee Morris Spring, Catlow Spring, and the seasonal collection points at The Troughs. To the east, the dramatic elevation change at Catlow Rim leads up to Square Mountain and the McDade Cache, revealing a topography shaped by steep canyons and flat basins like Raz Lewis Flat. Evidence of land management and transportation is found in the path of the CCC RD and Funnel Canyon Rd, while the Stockwater Ditch and reservoirs such as Rock-Knoll Reservoir reflect the ongoing effort to capture and direct water across this arid terrain.