2014 Map of Tombstone Canyon

About this map

Donner und Blitzen River carves a dramatic path through this section of Harney County, illustrating the remote and hydrological character of the Oregon high desert. This 2014 survey captures a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and seasonal water sources, where the river's course is the primary geographical anchor. The presence of Big Spring at the head of a drainage highlights the critical nature of perennial water points in this arid environment. Given the sparse settlement shown on this modern topographic record, the map focuses on the complex drainage patterns and relief that dictate land use and environmental management in the southeastern corner of the state.