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2017 Map of Stinking Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Stinking Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Stinking Lake and the broad, saline expanses of Double O Flat characterize this high-desert basin in Harney County. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where seasonal drainages like Silver Creek and Warm Springs Cr feed into terminal basins and shallow lakes. The presence of human-engineered waterways, specifically the Saint Clair Canal and Goulden Canal, reveals a history of water management within Warm Springs Valley to support ranching in an arid environment.

Named water sources such as Double O Cold Spring, Basque Spring, and Hibbard Spring suggest the importance of specific points for livestock and travelers. The road network, including the Double O Ranch Rd and Sand Hollow Rd, connects these isolated springs across a terrain marked by distinctive features like Rock Island and the sandy depressions of Sand Hollow. This 2017 survey details a region where natural springs and man-made canals are the essential lifeblood of the valley floor.