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2017 Map of Tombstone Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Tombstone Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Donner und Blitzen River winds through this high-elevation landscape, where the dramatic cuts of Tombstone Canyon and Cold Spring Canyon define the drainage patterns of Harney County. This 2017 survey shows a region centered on vital water sources, with numerous springs such as Big Spring, Burnt Car Spring, and the uniquely spelled Tomstone Spring supporting the local ecology and ranching interests.

Remote access is traced along Steens Mountain Rd and Burnt Car Rd, providing passage to landmarks like Desert Meadow and the Tombstone Reservoir. The confluence where the Little Blitzen River joins the main stem illustrates the complex hydrology of the Steens Mountain area, a high-desert environment where every named creek, including Indian Spring Cr and Squaw Cr, represents a critical geographical marker.