1978 Map of Stinkingwater Pass

About this map

Stinkingwater Pass serves as a critical geographic marker within the Stinkingwater Mountains in Harney County, illustrating a landscape defined by seasonal water management and livestock movement. The topography is dotted with human-made water sources necessary for ranching in the high desert, such as Lazy Man Reservoir, Fins Reservoir, and Steer Ridge Reservoir. A network of unpaved transit is evident, including the Mc Muller route and various sections of Jeep Trail, which connect isolated points of interest like the Percy West Cabin. The mapping of extensive Fence lines and specific watering holes like Indian Grade Spring and Hiway Spring No 1 underscores the area's primary use as grazing land during the late 1970s. Dramatic terrain features including Gravel Ridges and Sagebrush Flat frame the drainage patterns of Pine Creek and Little Pine Creek.