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2023 Map of The V

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of The V
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Trout Creek Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in southern Harney County, where steep drainage systems converge at a distinctive topographic formation known as The V. The area is characterized by a complex network of seasonal and perennial water sources, including Big Trout Creek and the East Fork Big Trout Creek, which carve deep paths through the high plateaus. High points like Mahogany Ridge and Center Ridge define the local relief, leading toward the southern terminus at the Kings River.

Resource management and ranching history are evident through the naming of various localized features. Numerous named water points such as Government Spring, Marking Corral Spring, and Sagehen Spring indicate the critical importance of water for livestock in this arid environment. The presence of Marking Corral Canyon and Rock Cabin Creek further suggests the historical use of these canyons for cattle movement and early range infrastructure in the Great Basin region.