2014 Map of Stinking Lake

About this map

Stinking Lake and the wide expanse of Double O Flat characterize this Harney County landscape, where water management is central to the arid terrain. The map details an intricate network of desert hydrology, including the Goulden Canal and Saint Clair Canal, which deviate from natural flows like Silver Cr and Warm Springs Cr. Numerous vital water sources are documented, such as Double O Cold Spring, Barnyard Spring, and Johnson Spring, which historically supported ranching operations in Warm Springs Valley. Cultural markers like OO Ranch Rd and Big Stick Ln trace the paths of local commerce and land access across the township lines. The presence of Rock Island within the valley floor and the drainage patterns toward Derrick Lake illustrate a complex basin system where every spring and pond was a critical landmark for early settlers and modern land managers alike.