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2011 Map of Stinking Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Stinking Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Stinking Lake and the broader Warm Springs Valley define this arid landscape in Harney County, Oregon. The terrain is a complex network of intermittent water sources and small basins, including Tyler Lake, Derrick Lake, and Windmill Pond. Evidence of early agricultural and ranching efforts is visible through human-made modifications like the Saint Clair Canal and Goulden Canal, which attempt to manage the drainage of Silver Creek and various spring-fed systems.

Specific landmarks such as Rock Island stand out within the dry lake beds, while numerous named springs like Double O Cold Spring, Barnyard Spring, and Basque Spring indicate the critical importance of water points in this high desert region. Transport is limited to established routes such as Beshell Grade and Double O Rd, which connect the remote Double O Flat to the surrounding basin. This survey provides a clear view of the hydraulic and topographic character of the region as it existed in the early 21st century.