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2014 Map of Tin Can Ridge

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Tin Can Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Tin Can Ridge rises as a central topographic spine in this high-desert portion of Harney County, defining a landscape of complex drainage basins and seasonal water sources. The map reveals an area where water management is critical for ranching, evidenced by the Hunter Ranch Reservoir and the Alder Cr Reservoir. These man-made features, alongside natural springs like Tin Can Spring and Cold Spring, suggest a history of seasonal grazing and livestock management in an otherwise arid environment.

Deep canyons and gulches such as Gow Canyon and Fir Gulch carve into the ridge, while a network of watercourses including Little Crane Cr and Coyote Cr navigate the varying elevations. The presence of Alder Creek Meadow indicates a rare patch of riparian habitat, likely serving as a focal point for local wildlife or early land use. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century, centered on ranch roads like Riverside and Crane Venator Ln.