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2011 Map of Trout Creek Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Trout Creek Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Trout Creek Canyon serves as the central drainage feature in this high desert landscape of southeastern Oregon, where water sources dictate the placement of local infrastructure. Reservoirs and springs are critical landmarks here, including Chalk Canyon Reservoir and Stoney Spring Reservoir, alongside scattered water points like Buckskin Spring and L C Spring. These features supported the regional ranching economy that defined Harney County in the early 21st century.

Transportation is limited to a few arterial routes that follow the natural topography, most notably the Whitehorse-Ranch Rd and Old Trout Creek Rd. Terrain features such as Flagstaff Butte and the narrow passages of Rosebriar Canyon and Chalk Canyon create a distinct geographic profile. Seasonal waterways, including Rosebriar Creek, Stony Creek, and Antelope Creek, converge toward the main channel of Trout Creek in the center of the quadrangle.