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2020 Map of Stinkingwater Pass

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Stinkingwater Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Stinkingwater Pass serves as a critical geographic marker in this high-desert portion of Harney County, where the Stinkingwater Mountains dominate the eastern topography. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of ephemeral water management, evidenced by the numerous specialized catchments such as Stinkingwater Reservoir Number Two, Stinkingwater Reservoir Number Three, and the curiously named Lazy Man Reservoir. These features, along with several springs like Buchanan Springs and Indian Grade Spring, underscore the vital role of water sourcing in this arid environment.

Broad expanses such as Sagebrush Flat and Negro Flat are bisected by historic access routes including Pine Creek Rd. The presence of several named ridges, including the Gravel Ridges and Steer Ridge Reservoir, indicates a land used primarily for grazing and ranching. Collectors and local historians can trace the intricate drainage patterns of Pine Cr and Curtis Cr as they navigate the elevation changes characteristic of this Oregon territory.