2014 Map of The Narrows

About this map

The Narrows forms a critical constriction between significant water bodies in this Harney County landscape, serving as a geographic focal point for local travel and water management. Located along Or-205, this passage is flanked by Mud Lake and Vickers Lake, illustrating the complex hydrology of the high desert basin. To the north, the settlement of Sunset Valley sits among a grid of rural lanes like Weaver Springs Ln, while the southern reaches show a network of engineered waterways designed to move water across the flats, including Rineman Ditch, Butte Ditch, and Simmons Slough. The distribution of these features reveals a landscape defined by the careful management of seasonal water, where named roads like Oo Ranch Rd and Sodhouse Ln connect isolated ranching and agricultural interests across the open plains.